Project Controls Manager (Heavy Industrial and Mining)

Job Summary

The Project Controls Manager will work collaboratively with their respective business units to ensure the SMS policies and standard operating procedures are understood and implemented for all projects. In addition, the Project Controls Manager will play a key role in measuring and analyzing project performance metrics to ensure to mitigate risk and ensure relentless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance auditing of project related governance required by the SMS and Project Management Plan (PMP) established by the project team and approved by the Business Unit Management.
• Drive Lean principles and practices throughout the organization as part of continuous improvement process on all projects.
• Evaluate and propose updates to SMS workflows, forms, templates and system manuals based on interaction with project teams.
• Identify areas of excellence for best practices and lessons learned that have potential for broader implementation across the organization, including training, development and support needs.
• Measure presence and functionality and value added from project use of system software in application of SMS including Prolog, JDE, Textura and others as required.
• Optimize utilization of VDC companywide to improve parametric estimating, budgeting & scheduling results.
• Participate in business unit project status reporting (MPR & ELPR), including identifying actionable measures for improvement, lessons learned and subsequent follow up.
• Participate in development of data analytics and reporting formats to streamline auditing uniform and consistent application of SMS policy and procedures.
• Perform analytical review and measurement of project performance metrics and trends to identify early warnings of project performance risk.
• Provide Business Unit support in development and implementation of recovery plans for critical project management performance deficiencies as assigned by PMO.
• Provide support and guidance to Business Units implementing consistent, uniform establishment and maintenance of Project Management Plans required by the SMS.
• Support development, training and implementation of key processes and systems.
• Work collaboratively with business units to ensure uniform and comprehensive understanding and implementation of SMS policy and standard operating procedure.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Finance/Accounting preferred.
• Experience with large complex construction projects (>$50MM).
• Knowledge and experience in construction operations within Building, Transportation and/or Industrial markets.
• Knowledge and experience with scheduling using enterprise based scheduling software.
• P6 experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of SMS and Sundt operations procedures.
• Minimum 7-10 years relevant construction experience required, prefer 3-5 yrs. with Sundt.
• Proficiency in understanding and interpreting contract agreements, cost and revenue forecasting, risk identification and management, change identification & management as well as cost estimating.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs and Prolog.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit List

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage
• Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program