Hiring: Director, Project Controls Company: MP Materials Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:06:33 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in project controls for capital-intensive industrial projects. Required Skills: •Lead financial planning and forecasting for capital projects, including budget development, cost tracking, and variance analysis. •Oversee implementation of cost management systems (e.g., Ares Prism, EcoSys), ensuring data integrity and alignment with SAP. •Partner cross-functionally with finance and accounting teams to manage accruals, capital appropriation requests, and PP&E compliance. •Provide executive-level reporting on project financial health, earned value metrics, and cost performance indicators. •Direct the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Smartsheet. •Monitor schedule progress, identify critical path risks, and support recovery planning with project managers and contractors. •Ensure compliance with contractual schedule requirements and coordinate milestone tracking across engineering, procurement, and construction phases. •Oversee the development and implementation of document control systems aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related field. •Proven expertise in cost, schedule, and document control systems and methodologies. •Proficiency in SAP, Ares Prism, Hexagon Ecosys, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite. •Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. •Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. •Excellent leadership, people management, communication, and influencing skills. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage, collaborate with, and influence key stakeholders. •PMP, CCP, or similar certification. •Operational familiarity with AACE and PMI best practices. •Advanced Excel and data visualization skills. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!