Regional Director of Planning & Controls - Austin

The role

The Regional Director of Planning and Controls provides strategic oversight and standardization of project planning and control functions across the region. This role acts as a bridge between executive leadership and field execution to ensure projects adhere to process standards.

What you will do

• Ensure all activities are performed to established Loenbro process standards.
• Hold regional accountability for ensuring PMs and FS undergo required training.
• Support and champion process, system, and organizational team change management initiatives.
• Conduct formal progress meetings and audits at specific physical completion marks.
• Serve as a high-level consultant during Construction Kickoff and Pre-Job Planning Meetings.
• Consult on the 80% Physical Complete Exit Strategy Meeting and contribute to Post Job Review Meetings.
• Maintain understanding of regional operations including budgets, staffing, and closeouts.
• Act as lead consultant on project KPIs and data quality.
• Provide high-level analysis of project forecasts and trends.
• Manage and develop a team of Project Controls Managers, Admins, and Planning Managers.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years in Project Controls, Planning, or Construction Management
• At least 5 years in a regional or multi-project leadership capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance
• Deep understanding of Earned Value Management, cost-loading methodologies, and enterprise scheduling/planning software
• Ability to spot anomalies in large datasets and trace them back to field behaviors
• Skilled at balancing financial objectives with operational constraints

Nice to have

• MBA
• PMP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner serving customers across the United States. Their services include Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication services.