Director of Project Controls - Construction in Hampton

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Job DescriptionJob Description

One of our clients is looking for an experienced Director of Project Controls based in the Norfolk/Hampton area. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. This person must have at least 8-15+ years of experience in construction project planning and scheduling, and a Primavera P6 Professional Certification is required. VDOT experience is also .

**The starting salary is between $145K-$175K based on experience, including a company benefits (PTO, Health Insurance, 401K, etc.) **

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
• (Master’s degree is an advantage for large or complex projects)

Professional Experience

• Must have proven and professional experience in construction project planning and scheduling
• Proven experience on large-scale building or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in baseline schedules, updates, and recovery schedules
• VDOT experience is a requirement

Technical & Professional Skills

• Advanced proficiency in scheduling software:
• Primavera P6 (essential)
• MS Project (often required)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Delay analysis techniques (EOT, claims support)
• Resource loading and cost integration
• Ability to develop Level 4–5 schedules

Planning & Control Expertise

• Prepare and maintain:
• Baseline, target, and recovery schedules
• Progress updates and forecasts
• What-if scenarios and risk analysis
• Analyze schedule impacts, delays, and acceleration measures

Contractual & Claims Knowledge

• Solid understanding of construction contracts (FIDIC, NEC, etc.)
• Experience supporting Extension of Time (EOT) claims
• Ability to prepare delay analysis reports (e.g., impacted as-planned, time impact analysis)

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare high-quality planning reports and dashboards
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams
• Lead planning meetings and schedule reviews

Certifications (Highly )

• Primavera P6 Professional Certification
• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional – AACE)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – advantage
• Membership in professional bodies (AACE, PMI, CIOB)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Leadership and mentoring of junior planners

Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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