Project Controls Manager

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Design
The Role
Lead program-level scheduling and execution for large, multi-site data center and infrastructure projects. Build and manage integrated Primavera P6 master schedules, align procurement and buyout strategies, track performance with earned value and schedule analytics, produce executive reports, and scale scheduling best practices across the organization.
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About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

Project Controls Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead program-level scheduling and execution support across a portfolio of large-scale data center and infrastructure projects. This role will be responsible for building, managing, and driving integrated project schedules, supporting buyout strategy, and enabling performance tracking through earned value and schedule analytics.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Oracle Primavera P6, multi-project coordination, and program-level leadership, with the ability to support both ongoing and forecasted high-growth project demand.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Scheduling Leadership
  • Lead development and management of program-level schedules across multiple concurrent projects using Primavera P6
  • Establish and maintain integrated master schedules, including work breakdown structures, sequencing logic, and critical path analysis
  • Drive schedule alignment across multi-site and multi-scope projects, including infrastructure, DevOps, and full EPC scopes
  • Support schedule buildout for leadership teams and expand organizational adoption of P6 scheduling tools
Project Execution Support
  • Provide direct support for ongoing projects
  • Collaborate with project leaders and buyout teams to ensure alignment between schedule, procurement, and execution strategies
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to maintain schedule integrity and execution readiness
Buyout & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Buyout, Project Leadership, and key stakeholders to develop executable schedules tied to procurement milestones
  • Support buyout-driven execution strategies, including sequencing of procurement, material delivery, and field activities
  • Assist in scaling scheduling structures for large and time-sensitive initiatives
Schedule Management & Performance Tracking
  • Monitor project performance against baseline schedules and identify risks, delays, and mitigation strategies
  • Develop reporting dashboards and executive-level summaries to communicate schedule health and forecast outcomes
  • Implement and expand Earned Value Management (EVM) practices to track progress, productivity, and performance across projects
  • Support forecasting and hours-based planning to improve cost, labor, and schedule accuracy
Strategic Growth & Process Development
  • Help scale scheduling best practices across the organization and act as a subject matter expert for P6 utilization
  • Support the creation of standardized scheduling frameworks for program replication and growth
  • Contribute to improving estimating accuracy through detailed schedule development and resource loading
  • Enable leadership teams to build, maintain, and utilize schedules effectively for decision-making
Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in project management, project controls, or scheduling within industrial, data center, or construction environments
  • Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling, including multi-project integration
  • Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-site project portfolios
  • Strong understanding of buyout/procurement workflows and their impact on execution
  • Demonstrated experience implementing schedule tracking, reporting, and performance metrics
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting hyperscale data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and implementation
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management experience
  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving scope
Value of the Role

This role will directly enable:

  • Expansion of program-level scheduling capabilities across Houston and broader operations
  • Increased adoption of Earned Value metrics to drive data-driven decision-making
  • Improved forecasting, estimating, and execution through fully integrated schedules


 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in project management, project controls, or scheduling within industrial, data center, or construction environments
  • Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling, including multi-project integration
  • Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-site project portfolios
  • Strong understanding of buyout/procurement workflows and their impact on execution
  • Demonstrated experience implementing schedule tracking, reporting, and performance metrics
  • Experience supporting hyperscale data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and implementation
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management experience
  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving scope

Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.

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What We Do

We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!

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