Meow Wolf
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“Director, Project Controls at Meow Wolf. Skills: Project Controls, Planning, Estimating, Budgeting, Scheduling, Risk Management, Leadership. Oversees and manages the Project Controls Team in each of their subject matter areas: Planning and Estimating.. Responsible for the successful planning and delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplined projects, providing leadership to strategically manage risks against scope, schedule, and budget.”
What You'll Achieve.
successful planning and delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplined projects; manage risks against scope, schedule, and budget; ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with creative vision and financial feasibility; align project strategies with company priorities; ensure the creative vision aligns with financial feasibility; meeting aggressive clearly defining deliverables and timetables; balance multiple priorities in complex environments to successful project completion; enhance productivity in delivery; continuously improve accuracy and inform strategic decision-making
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; scenario analyses
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis., We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time., Flexibility is required to manage shifting priorities and project timelines., occasional on-site project environments., periodic site visits to support project planning and execution, which can involve exposure to active construction or installation environments., primarily sedentary and requires extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and analyzing data., occasional standing, walking, and site visits, which may require navigating uneven surfaces, construction areas, or exhibition spaces., Minimal lifting (typically up to 20 pounds) may be required., occasionally requiring flexibility to work during evenings or weekends based on business needs, as well as travel to off-site locations depending on the role and need., This position will require some travel (10%-25%).
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Deep understanding of project management methodologies and managing diverse internal and external stakeholders., Demonstrated experience in overseeing estimating, scheduling/planning, or cost control, preferably 10+ years in construction or themed entertainment., experience in overseeing domestic and international multi-faceted projects, Proven leadership experience in managing project management professionals and building high-performing teams., Proficiency with core industry tools such as P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Google Suite., Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to partner with creative and executive leadership., Experience in domestic and international multi-faceted projects., Solid understanding of business drivers and market conditions., analytical skills., Proven track record in meeting aggressive clearly defining deliverables and timetables with demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in complex environments to successful project completion., work ethic and high level of confidentiality using good judgement and an exceptional sense of accountability.
What You'll Do.
Oversees and manages the Project Controls Team in each of their subject matter areas: Planning and Estimating.
Responsible for the successful planning and delivery of large
multi-disciplined projects
providing leadership to strategically manage risks against scope
Oversees the estimating and scheduling functions across the full project lifecycle
and alignment with creative vision and financial feasibility.
Lead the Project Controls Team
providing oversight for project-specific estimating
and scheduling across the full project lifecycle
from early ideation through delivery.
and actively develop a high-performing and scalable team of managers and professionals
including the Scheduling/Planning Manager and Estimating Manager.
Establish and maintain standardized project controls procedures
and cost databases to ensure accuracy and consistency across all projects
including the development and validation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Translate high-level business goals into actionable project plans and actively partner with leadership to develop comprehensive risk registers and incorporate schedule/cost risk analyses into project baselines.
Report on the health of the project to Project Leadership
providing high-level reports
and scenario analyses
and serving as the main point of contact for escalating critical risks and concerns within the Project.
Implement best practices
continuously evaluate project delivery methodologies
and leverage emerging tools and technologies to enhance productivity in delivery.
Build and maintain a historical cost database and benchmarking library to continuously improve accuracy and inform strategic decision-making.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Project Leadership, Creative, Finance, Show, and Operations to align project strategies with company priorities and ensure the creative vision aligns with financial feasibility.; Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, project management, and external vendors or contractors.
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to partner with creative and executive leadership.
Process & Methodology
project management methodologies, planning, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, scope management, schedule management, cost management, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), scope documents, cost forecasts, risk registers, schedule/cost risk analyses, historical cost database, benchmarking library
Full Job Description
[Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nslJ9UAy4qpGe8Nj1hWbpRWH6mlvxbZD) _Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time._ Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. _Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world._ We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: * _**Collaborative Creativity** :_ We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities. * **_Provocative Playfulness:_**__ We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery. * **_Outsiders Welcome:_** We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong. * **_Authentic Compassion:_****** We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in. * **_Audacious Courage:_** We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art. If this all sounds like YOU, read on…. ****Job Description:**** ****DIRECTOR OF PROJECT CONTROLS**** ****Job Disclosures:**** ****Location:****(On-site) Santa Fe, NM ****Job Summary:**** The Director of Project Controls oversees and manages the Project Controls Team in each of their subject matter areas: Planning and Estimating. This leader is responsible for the successful planning and delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplined projects, providing leadership to strategically manage risks against scope, schedule, and budget. The role oversees the estimating and sche
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