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TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
Join TYLin as a dynamic Senior Project Controls Manager for our Program Controls team in San Francisco, where you'll take the lead in delivering an exciting Capital Improvement Program!We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager with heavy Project/Program Management oversight and strong knowledge of engineering design bid-build, CM/GC and progressive design-build delivery methods. The successful candidate will join a team of knowledgeable and supportive program and project controls professionals to apply their related knowledge as well as perform technical support of large Capital Improvement Programs.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Do
- Heavy Project/Program Management oversight with strong knowledge of design bid-build, CM/GC and progressive design-build delivery methods.
- Build strong relationships with clients, project teams, key stakeholders and colleagues while maintaining composure in rapidly changing environments; adjusting priorities and approaches as needed to meet evolving demands.
- Manages project control activities and resources in engineering through all capital project lifecycle phases on client capital projects.
- Oversees all cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities within an aviation project/program.
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project design budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and financial requirements.
- Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to cost and schedule management activities.
- Participate in logistical, delivery and work force planning with project personnel.
- Attend project progress meetings and track work progress, budget and schedule.
- Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all project stages.
Qualifications You Need:
- BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field with 15+ years of project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience with multiple project delivery methods including progressive design-build.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Skilled in resolving conflicts and diffusing tense situations among team members or stakeholders, promoting a harmonious work environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs required.
- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $220,000 - $260,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
#LI-Field
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
Join TYLin as a dynamic Senior Project Controls Manager for our Program Controls team in San Francisco, where you'll take the lead in delivering an exciting Capital Improvement Program!We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager with heavy Project/Program Management oversight and strong knowledge of engineering design bid-build, CM/GC and progressive design-build delivery methods. The successful candidate will join a team of knowledgeable and supportive program and project controls professionals to apply their related knowledge as well as perform technical support of large Capital Improvement Programs.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Do
- Heavy Project/Program Management oversight with strong knowledge of design bid-build, CM/GC and progressive design-build delivery methods.
- Build strong relationships with clients, project teams, key stakeholders and colleagues while maintaining composure in rapidly changing environments; adjusting priorities and approaches as needed to meet evolving demands.
- Manages project control activities and resources in engineering through all capital project lifecycle phases on client capital projects.
- Oversees all cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities within an aviation project/program.
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project design budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and financial requirements.
- Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to cost and schedule management activities.
- Participate in logistical, delivery and work force planning with project personnel.
- Attend project progress meetings and track work progress, budget and schedule.
- Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all project stages.
Qualifications You Need:
- BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field with 15+ years of project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience with multiple project delivery methods including progressive design-build.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Skilled in resolving conflicts and diffusing tense situations among team members or stakeholders, promoting a harmonious work environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs required.
- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $220,000 - $260,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
#LI-Field
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
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Who's Hiring
- Aegis Project Controls32
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited28
- Burns & McDonnell27
- Cushman & Wakefield25
- Tesla16
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services67
- Construction & Real Estate58
- Technology & Software20
- Energy13
- Cybersecurity7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls lead jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in project controls or project management on capital projects
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for scheduling and baseline management
- Experience with earned value management including CPI, SPI, and variance analysis
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- AACE International certification such as CCP, PSP, or EVP preferred or required
- Familiarity with cost forecasting, budget tracking, and change order management processes
Tips for Your Project Controls Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Construction and oil and gas employers look for different things. Highlight Primavera P6 and cost forecasting for energy roles, and emphasize baseline scheduling and change management for capital construction projects. A single generic resume loses both audiences.
Certify before you apply to senior roles
Many project controls lead postings screen for AACE International credentials like the CCP or PSP. If you don't hold one, note active candidacy in your resume header so hiring managers know you're in progress and not ignoring the requirement.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project controls lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify earned value outcomes on your resume
Saying you 'managed project controls' tells reviewers nothing. State the contract value you tracked, the CPI or SPI you maintained, and how early your forecasting caught cost or schedule variances. Numbers move your resume past the initial screen.
Research the project pipeline before your interview
Project controls leads are hired against specific upcoming projects. Find out what contracts the employer recently won or is pursuing, so you can speak to the type of cost and schedule complexity you'd actually be managing in that role.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Project controls leads often absorb planning, risk, and reporting functions depending on team size. During offer discussions, clarify which of those functions you'll own versus support, since scope creep at this level directly affects your workload and advancement timeline.
Project Controls Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project controls leads?
The companies hiring the most project controls leads right now include Aegis Project Controls, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Burns & McDonnell, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large capital programs in energy, infrastructure, and defense.
How many project controls lead jobs are remote?
About 53% of project controls lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on reporting, cost analytics, and dashboard management are the most likely to allow remote work, while construction and field-based positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a project controls lead?
Start with a technical degree in engineering or construction management and build hands-on experience as a project controls analyst or scheduler on capital projects. Develop proficiency in scheduling tools and earned value methods, then pursue an AACE certification to validate your expertise. Progress by taking ownership of cost reporting and schedule management on progressively larger contracts until you're leading the controls function for a full project team.
Can you get a project controls lead job without much experience?
Moving directly into a lead role with little experience is difficult because employers expect you to manage junior analysts and report to project managers without close supervision. The practical path is to spend a few years as a project controls engineer or cost analyst, build a record of accurate forecasting and schedule adherence, and pursue AACE certification to close any credential gap before applying to lead-level postings.
What does the project controls lead interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds starting with a recruiter screen focused on tool proficiency and industry background. A technical interview follows, where you walk through how you've built or maintained a schedule baseline, handled a budget overrun, or structured earned value reporting. Final rounds typically involve a hiring manager or project director conversation about how you'd integrate with an existing project team and manage stakeholder reporting.
Where can I find and apply to project controls lead jobs?
You can find and apply to project controls lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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