Hybrid Director, Data Center Program Controls

at Montera Infrastructure

• Job title: Director, Data Center Program Controls
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Director of Data Center Program Controls leading strategic development of program controls for hyperscale data center projects. Developing frameworks for cost, schedule, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of Montera’s program controls function supporting a national portfolio of hyperscale data center developments.
• Design, implement, and manage an integrated program controls framework that provides predictable outcomes across cost, schedule, risk, and commercial performance.
• Establish standardized processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Develop and scale a comprehensive program controls framework encompassing preconstruction, cost, schedule, risk, change, and contract management.
• Partner with leadership to align program controls strategy with corporate growth, capital deployment, and risk objectives.
• Lead program-level preconstruction planning and development of baseline budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Oversee cost management standards and reporting accuracy across all projects.
• Establish and maintain program-level scheduling standards, including master schedules and milestone tracking.
• Define, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring program health.
• Capture lessons learned and implement process improvements for future phases and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program controls, project controls, or project management within large-scale infrastructure, data center, or mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost and schedule controls across multi-project, multi-market programs.
• Strong expertise in preconstruction planning, cost management, scheduling, change management, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in program controls and project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, and cost management systems.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and influence across organizational boundaries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We pay 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Generous Time Off: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%.
• Recognition & Rewards: Annual bonus program to share in our success.
• Extra Support: Remote work stipend plus phone allowance to help you stay connected.