Regional Project Controls Director

Who is Luster National?

Luster National, Inc. (Luster) is a strategic consulting firm, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, with offices nationwide, that specializes in management consulting services and program, project, and construction management activities. For over 34 years, we have led projects across the US focusing on various sectors including roads and bridges, transit, aviation, and select vertical work. Our values, refined over decades, highlight client focus, professional integrity, and social responsibility.

We're proud to share that our firm and its management systems are ISO 9001:2015 certified We have a successful track record spanning a broad spectrum of professional services, including:

• Strategic Consulting and Planning Services
• Program, Project, Construction and Facilities Management
• Environmental Consulting
• Quality and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Program Controls and Document Management
• Utility and ROW
• Construction Management Related Services
• Public/Community Outreach
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Workforce Development

Why Luster?

At Luster, we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. We recognize that each team member is not only a professional but a person with diverse roles and responsibilities both within and outside the workplace. Our culture reflects this understanding, fostering an environment where individuals are supported holistically—personally, professionally, and creatively. We understand that our success is directly tied to the well-being and development of our people. This is why we are committed to creating a workplace that values the whole person—embracing who they are, what they bring, and how they can grow. By doing so, we ensure that our team members are not just employees, but empowered individuals who contribute to the collective success of our company and the communities we serve.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and successful Regional Director of Project Controls who will lead and oversee the project controls function within a region. The individual is responsible to ensure that designated personnel on assigned projects deliver services and solutions per contract terms. The position involves managing a team of professionals, developing, and implementing project control strategies, and supporting the company's strategic short term and long-term goals through business development and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals, ensuring high performance and professional growth. Provide subject expertise support for expansion of educational content utilized for building professionals.
• Oversee project controls activities including schedule development, budget management, cost control, documentation control, change control and dynamic reporting.
• Ensure alignment of project controls processes with organizational ISO 9001:2015 standards and client expectations.

Project Controls & Program Management

• Develop, monitor, and report on project schedules, budgets, change orders, and financial forecasts.
• Implement and manage Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) to support projects.
• Provide guidance on risk management and change management to ensure project success.

Strategic Business Development

• Support the identification of new business opportunities and strategic pursuits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the professional community.
• Leverage expertise in PMIS deployment to contribute to business development efforts and secure new projects.

Client Engagement & Satisfaction

• Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and client satisfaction.
• Provide advice and solutions to clients, ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 10+ years of related Project Controls and Scheduling/Planning experience on large civil engineering programs.
• Experienced in all project controls disciplines - Cost Engineering, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Estimating, Document Control, etc.
• Broad knowledge of Project Control Systems, BI dashboard technology and processes, and schedule processing software, program database platforms and spreadsheet applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $175-225k annually. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program
• $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
• We Cover the Costs for Relevant Professional Licensure & Association Memberships
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
• Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian
• Financial Planning Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check, once a conditional offer of employment is made, for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations. All positions are subject to a drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.