Director, Project Controls

• Job title Director, Project Controls
• Function Project/Program Management Group
• Sub function Project/Program Management
• Category Director, Project/Program Management (P9)
• Location Leiden / Netherlands
• Date posted Aug 04 2026
• Requisition number R-089957
• Work pattern Fully Onsite

Description

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At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end-to-end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Project Delivery to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.

Engineering & Property Services is recruiting for a Director, Project Controls to be located in Leiden, Netherlands. This role will report to the Sr. Director Project Controls.

Role summary

The Director, Project Controls is accountable for working with project teams and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with J&J Worldwide Procedures and E&PS project controls guidelines working toward the delivery of projects on schedule, within approved funding, and meeting client satisfaction.

This role is responsible for driving standardization, communicating best practices, and supporting implementation of E&PS Project Controls efforts during Business Need through Execution. Key support will include implementation of early estimating, 21 Tab Cost Reporting and 4UPs, integrated Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) schedules and establishment of project change control.

A suitable candidate for this role will have an extensive knowledge base of engineering/construction project controls: strong personal leadership with demonstrated proficiency collaborating with multiple levels of the organization including senior leaders; Strong networking and relationship building skills. Proven experience driving progress and remaining focused under ambiguous and complex situations. Ability to independently plan, prioritise, co-ordinate, manage and execute assigned tasks.

Key relationships include project managers, project teams, E&PS and affiliate senior management, procurement, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for driving standardization, communicating best practices, and supporting implementation of E&PS Project Controls efforts during Business Need through Execution. Key support will include implementation of early estimating, 21 Tab Cost Reporting and 4UPs, integrated Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) schedules and establishment of project change control.
• Provide key liaison between Finance, Procurement, Engineering & Project Management
• On critical major capital projects, prepare monthly reports to E&PS and affiliate senior management that accurately reflect status against funding authorizations and target schedules; and that identify key accomplishments, critical issues and potential areas of concern
• Assist Project Directors in preparation of Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs). Work with J&J affiliates to acquire funding approvals including facilitation of Cost Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo Software
• Assist in establishing, maintaining and implementing communications to increase compliance awareness and promote improvement of compliance issues across the business
• Evaluate A/E & CM / Contractor performance with respect to cost control, schedule management, progress measurement and change management
• Support the procurement and management of outside project control consulting services
• Gather / Analyze key benchmark data
• Assist in the development of project execution planning (PEP)
• Ensure E&PS cloud-based collaboration system (FORMA) is utilized in accordance with established guidelines.

Education

• B.S. in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent required

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Required

• A minimum of 15 years of project controls in a related industry directly supporting the implementation of capital projects
• 5+ years of experience managing staff
• Extensive knowledge of engineering / construction projects controls and project execution
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera Cloud, MS Project, & Excel
• Fluent knowledge of English and Dutch languages

Preferred

• Experience in an FDA regulated industry
• Experience with Monte Carlo Cost analysis

Travel Requirements

This position will require up to 50% domestic and international travel

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In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.