Manager Project Controls

Job Summary

The Site Based Project Controls Manager is responsible for the development, execution, and supervision of Cost Control, Progress and Performance (Earned Value), Project Scheduling, and assigned department personnel. The Project Controls Manager reports to Project Management and the Department Functional lead.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Develops, implements, and executes all cost control, reporting, change management, scheduling procedures, systems, and tools.
• Ensures proper systems are developed, maintained, and employed to provide internal and external project and operational management with the data and tools needed to analyze, report, and communicate project risk.
• Develops and maintains project‑specific cost and work breakdown structures that convert estimating data into a framework for cost control, analysis, forecasting, reporting, scheduling alignment, resource planning, change management, quantity management, and ad‑hoc reporting.
• Assists in creating project‑specific tools to forecast quantities, hours, cost, and durations, and to track changes from estimate variance from project kick‑off through close‑out.
• Supports project set‑up and close‑out processes to ensure adherence to Company standards and contractual requirements.
• Coordinates project change‑management reporting and analysis.
• Assists with weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reviews and reporting, supporting the Project Controls team in preparing reviews, reports, and presentations.
• Participates in project‑level revenue recognition exercises, ensuring compliance with accounting and project‑controls processes and procedures.
• Participates in the preparation of monthly and quarterly project reviews and associated reporting.
• Interfaces with the client’s Project Controls and Project Management personnel to establish and adhere to required project reporting.
• Oversees quantity‑management consolidation and reporting with Field Engineering, Work Package Planners, discipline supervision, and project management for progressing, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of progress and quantities.
• Utilizes both internal company systems and client systems for data consolidation, analysis, and reporting.
• Performs field audits, evaluates and confirms progress, schedule sequencing, quantity installation, and project variances.
• Interfaces with interdepartmental (Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, HSE, etc.) and home‑office personnel to define and support project reporting standards and requirements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of relevant Project Controls experience for industrial engineering and construction projects.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to client and project requirements.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction practices, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Comfortable working within deadline‑driven environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, and estimating systems.
• Experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Familiarity with Penta Accounting software is a plus.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits

Full‑time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program, and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a performance or safety bonus program.