Project Controls Manager

About the Role

Join a dynamic team developing and managing next-generation energy infrastructure projects that support a more resilient, reliable, and competitive power system. This organization develops, owns, and operates large-scale energy assets across North America, including natural gas-fired generation, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other power infrastructure solutions. The company serves utilities, data centers, industrial customers, and other large energy users. Driven by an entrepreneurial culture, the team is focused on delivering dependable energy solutions, supporting local communities, and advancing sustainable energy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control project budgets, detailed cost estimates, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform cost tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting to support timely decision-making.
• Prepare accurate monthly cost reports, cash flow projections, and executive-level dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support change order evaluation, claims analysis, and contract cost management within an EPC environment.
• Integrate cost and schedule controls and monitor project progress against established performance baselines through commercial operation.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams on cost performance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company governance requirements, accounting standards, and project obligations.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track and forecast project performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 8-12+ years of project controls experience supporting large-scale EPC, industrial, energy, or power generation projects.
• Proficiency with project controls and cost management tools, including advanced Excel, Primavera P6, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) for project performance tracking and forecasting.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCP, or similar professional certification.
• Direct experience supporting gas turbine, combined-cycle power generation, or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects through Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.