Director, Project Controls

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AES is seeking a Director of Project Controls for US Renewables. The Director of Project Controls is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of project controls across the US Renewables portfolio. This individual will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership in Scheduling, Cost Management, and Labor Compliance from early-stage development through construction, completion, and transition to operations. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance. This position reports to the Vice President of EPC Business Operations and will focus on utility-scale solar, battery storage, and wind projects throughout the US. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Controls Leadership 

• Lead the overall Project Controls function, aligning scheduling, cost, and labor compliance strategies with business objectives. 

• Establish and maintain integrated reporting systems to provide clear visibility into project performance, risks, and milestones. 

Scheduling Management 

• Direct and mentor the Scheduling team in the development, maintenance, and optimization of detailed project schedules for wind, solar, and hybrid projects. 

• Oversee risk identification and mitigation related to project timelines, ensuring proactive intervention and scenario planning. 

Cost Management 

• Manage the Cost Management team to track and analyze project financial performance, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and early identification of deviations. 

• Develop and implement robust cost reporting processes, enabling effective communication of financial performance to internal stakeholders including Estimating and Preconstruction teams. 

Labor Compliance Oversight 

• Continue to build and lead a Labor Compliance function to ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal labor regulations. 

• Partner with Execution Project Management, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure ongoing compliance and proactive issue resolution. 

Data & Systems Integration 

• Champion the development of automated and scalable project control systems that support real-time data analysis and executive reporting. 

• Leverage advanced tools, including emerging AI technologies,