Consertus · 1 day ago
Project Controls Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expConsertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. The Project Controls Director will achieve the financial and business objectives of the Project Controls Group, managing the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality of projects while leading a team of project controls staff.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
In collaboration with COO, develop tactical (1-2 year) and strategic (3-5 year) Project Controls business plan
Identify new business opportunities and actively prospect to develop new clients
Lead proposal preparation, submittal, presentation, and negotiation
Attend industry events during or outside work hours to network with clients and prospective clients and other industry professionals
Recruit, hire, and develop new project controls staff
Responsible for training, managing, evaluating, and motivating direct reports
Effectively communicate with direct reports to portray information that reflects organization values and motivates and retains direct reports
Establish best practices, standard of procedures, policies & provides tools to ensure staff meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Manage staff utilization on client assignments
Act as lead client point of contact for project controls projects
Continuously cultivate and maintain positive relationships with existing clients
Obtain feedback about our performance and resolve any issues identified
Maintain a level of utilization on billable projects
Qualification
Required
15+ years of cost and schedule experience managing complex capital projects or programs in the AEC industry
5+ years of experience managing direct reports
Proven success managing clients and obtaining new business
Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office software applications and Primavera
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field preferred
Certifications from AACE, CMAA, or PMI are preferred
Benefits
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
401(k) with day-one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match
Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
Company
Consertus
Consertus, Inc. delivers transformative digital, advisory, delivery solutions that drive successful outcomes for capital programs worldwide.
501-1000 employees
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