Project Controls Lead

Project Controls Lead LocationAustin, TX; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WAEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentManufacturingCompensation$244K – $275KTo provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings. Our compensation package includes base salary, equity for all full time roles, benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans.This range reflects a good-faith estimate based on the applicable pay scale, the range previously established for this role, the compensation of individuals currently in equivalent positions, and/or the budgeted amount for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.We welcome compensation discussions if this range doesn't meet your requirements. Outstanding candidates may be eligible for adjusted terms, plus meaningful equity that ensures you benefit directly from the company's long-term performance.Total compensation may also include equity in the form of restricted stock units. About FluidstackWe exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it. We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!About the roleThe Data Center Project Controls lead is the central owner of the project master schedule and the delivery roadmap across FluidStack’s datacenter portfolio. This role ensures consistent, predictable execution across multiple concurrent builds of GW scale datacenter builds, by integrating design, procurement, permitting, and construction schedules into a unified enterprise-level program plan.The project controls lead provides schedule intelligence, identifies bottlenecks, forecasts critical path risks, and supports executive decision-making for resource allocation, phasing, and capital deployment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead regional project controls and scheduling teams; set goals and ensure progress.Oversee schedules (pre-construction, baseline, updates) and project controls processes.Manage change orders, claims, delay/productivity analyses, and dispute resolution support.Ensure compliance with companywide practices for budgets, scheduling, and reporting.Partner with Operations, Legal, and Finance on risks, claims, and recovery strategies.Support client interviews, Go/No-Go decisions, and bid strategies.Develop dashboards, KPIs, and training programs; mentor project controls staff.Collaborate with Estimating, VDC, Safety, and Quality for project integration.Participate in councils and committees to improve processes, policies, and tools.Conduct contract reviews to identify risk, timelines, and notification protocols.About YouDegree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.10+ years in construction, including 7+ in project controls/scheduling.7+ years handling scheduling and productivity claims.Strong leadership and experience implementing companywide procedures.Proficiency in CPM scheduling, contracts, risk processes, and self-perform productivity.Skilled in financial/cost systems, forecasting, and risk evaluation.Expert in P6, Microsoft Suite, and Bluebeam; knowledge of VDC tools.Ability to...