Project Controls Lead

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Location
Ohio, United States
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Project Controls Lead - Ohio - 12-month contract - Pharmaceuticals

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made.

We’re supporting a major new-build facility in Ohio, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Project Controls Lead to join the team and help deliver this world-class program.


What you’ll do:
  • Lead project controls activities including cost management, forecasting, schedule alignment, risk inputs and progress reporting.
  • Maintain integrated cost–schedule models to track planned vs. actual performance.
  • Monitor variances and highlight schedule or cost discrepancies early.
  • Manage monthly reporting cycles, including accruals, trends and variance analysis.
  • Collaborate with scheduling teams to validate logic, dependencies and forecasts.
  • Develop and automate dashboards and reports to support project decision‑making.
  • Integrate approved changes into cost forecasts and schedules and maintain visibility of change impacts.
  • Support risk reviews and ensure alignment between risk contingencies and forecasts.
  • Track and validate progress using earned value methodologies.
  • Verify contractor progress and performance against agreed rules and contractual terms.
  • Lead project reporting routines including weekly and monthly updates.
  • Provide occasional mentoring to junior project controls staff.
  • Support inputs into project controls systems and tools as needed.

What you’ll need:
  • Extensive project controls experience on major capital projects.
  • Strong background in cost management with solid understanding of schedule interfaces.
  • Proficient in earned value management, progress measurement and forecasting.
  • Ability to identify discrepancies between schedule data and cost performance.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience developing dashboards (e.g. Power BI).
  • Experience in roles such as Project Controls Lead, Cost Engineer or similar.
  • Understanding of change management, risk processes and financial controls.
  • Experience with project controls software (e.g. Primavera, Unifier or similar) is beneficial.
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let’s talk!

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