Project Controls Manager Mission Critical

Project Controls Manager

We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to join our rapidly growing Mission Critical Data Center construction team. This individual will be responsible for developing, documenting, and deploying standardized project and field operations systems tailored to hyperscale and mission-critical clients. The ideal candidate combines deep construction operations knowledge with strong systems thinking and change management skills.

This is a strategic role focused on establishing operational excellence, advancing digital tools, and enabling scalable, consistent delivery across multi-site programs. Your impact will directly contribute to enabling repeatable, high-performance execution and building a trusted delivery platform for our most sophisticated clients.

Scope : The Mission Critical team has developed specialty tools related to collection, aggregation, and reporting of project performance data on top of the standard construction suite. This role is responsible to maintain and improve upon this specialty suite alongside technology and data analytics partners to deliver fast and accurate reporting to project teams and clients that will drive focus and action daily. This role will be the first point of contact for support for Construction Staff for preconstruction and construction phase activities.

Working Relationships : Work directly with Mission Critical construction teams, MC leadership, shared services (Technology, Insights, AI, Accounting, HR, etc.) and the central OpEx (Operational Excellence) team to provide best-in-class service to internal project teams.

Work with external technology partners to enhance tools and usage. Develop deep relationships with internal stakeholders to become the go-to resource for thought leadership, process guidance, and performance standards to stay on the leading edge of performance and predictive action reporting.

Job Responsibilities : Systems Design & Standardization

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management, field execution, and reporting workflows. Specific focus on documenting, maintaining, and building integrations and reporting for progress tracking in the Smartsheet application, safety management, and site access systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across preconstruction, client, and field teams to train, adopt, and embed best practices.
• Work with project teams to provide client-facing progress reporting and actionable insights against internal and external benchmarks.
• Proactively identify and reduce risk points in MC construction operations.

Tools & Technology Development

Change Management & Training

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Candidate Requirements

Eligibility

Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation

The annual base pay is $120,000 - $169,000 in addition to an annual bonus. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and / or an incentive program.

Benefits

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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