Director of Project Controls

Director of Project Controls Position Summary - Join HFW Companies as the Director of Project Controls, providing enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of project controls operations across HFW and its member firms. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will strengthen project financial performance, establish consistent project controls practices, and provide leadership with clear insight into project health, profitability, and performance. The Director will lead the development and implementation of project controls policies, procedures, systems, and best practices while partnering with Finance, Operations, project management teams, and member firm leadership. Key areas of focus include project setup, pricing, forecasting, earned value reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and monitoring challenged projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong project controls and financial acumen, AEC industry experience, and the ability to translate complex project and financial data into actionable business insights. This individual will also lead project controls training and support the development of project controls capabilities across HFW's member firms. The Perks! Flexible Time Off, 401k with match, and a wide array of comprehensive medical coverage plans. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and make a significant impact on our organization's growth and success! Company Overview Join HFW, a dynamic professional services company founded in 2020 by industry veterans Michael Hein, Matthew Westphal, and Daniel Forguson. Unlike traditional mergers and acquisitions, HFW takes a unique investment approach that prioritizes the growth and success of its strategic partners and legacy brands without the traditional M&A disruptions and while keeping a focus on its people and their firms' unique cultures. At HFW, we believe in investing differently. Based in Dallas, TX, we are committed to building a national network of collaborative partners who support each other and drive innovation for our clients on a larger scale. Say goodbye to the disruptive practices of industry giants and join us in shaping a new future for professional services. Apply now to be a part of our innovative team at HFW! Follow us on LinkedIn -> The HFW Companies Learn about us and our firms -> HFW Companies Essential Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and provide strategic oversight of the enterprise project controls function across HFW and its member firms. Oversee project controls operations, ensuring consistent processes, policies, procedures, and performance standards across the organization. Lead and provide oversight, direction, and support to project controls team members, including outsourced and geographically dispersed resources, ensuring work quality, accountability, consistency, and alignment with HFW standards. Consolidate and deliver monthly project performance reporting for HFW and its member firms, providing leadership with clear visibility into project health, profitability, and performance trends. Monitor and maintain a consolidated list of challenged and high-risk projects, partnering with project and operational leaders to identify risks and develop appropriate corrective actions. Develop, implement, and continuously improve project controls policies, procedures, tools, and best practices. Establish and recommend standardized approaches for project setup, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, earned value management, and project performance monitoring. <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" dat