Project Controls Manager

EHC is looking for a Project Controls Manager for a Client in the Houston Area Project Controls Manager - Houston, TX (Hybrid) Schedule: Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote Contract Duration: Contract length may be adjusted based on project requirements and transition plans, with the potential for a short extension or early completion. Position Overview The Project Controls Manager will lead all project controls activities for a major subsea rock installation program, ensuring successful execution through effective planning, scheduling, cost management, progress measurement, risk management, and performance reporting. This role serves as a key partner to project leadership, vessel operations, and cross-functional teams to drive safe, efficient, and predictable project delivery. This position is based in Houston, Texas . Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Minimum of 10 years of project controls and cost controls experience supporting large-scale construction or EPC projects Demonstrated experience supporting offshore, marine, or subsea construction projects Strong background in scheduling, forecasting, earned value management, and project performance reporting Experience managing project controls across multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Controls Plan (PCP), including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Schedule Breakdown Structure (SBS), progress measurement methodologies, reporting requirements, and change management processes. Create and manage an integrated, logic-driven project schedule covering quarry operations, loadout activities, and offshore installation work. Monitor project progress through quantity tracking, earned value management, productivity analysis, and performance measurement. Establish and oversee project cost controls, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, commitments, cost tracking, and variance analysis across engineering, procurement, marine operations, and subcontracted services. Lead schedule and cost change management efforts, including impact assessments, time-impact analyses, and support for claims documentation as required. Prepare and coordinate weekly and monthly project reporting, including KPI dashboards, schedule updates, cost reports, progress curves, look-ahead schedules, and executive summaries. Collaborate with finance, engineering, procurement, HSE, QA/QC, vessel operations, and subcontractor teams to ensure project alignment and transparency. Support contract administration activities in partnership with the Director of Contracts, ensuring compliance with client and vendor reporting requirements, milestone verification, and deliverable tracking. Maintain project controls data integrity and governance across scheduling, cost control, and document management systems. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support compliance with quality management and ISO standards. About the Company Our client is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a growing leader in the offshore wind energy sector. With more than 136 years of successful project execution, the company has built a reputation for delivering complex marine construction projects safely, efficiently, and reliably. The organization owns and operates one of the largest and most diverse dredging fleets in the United States, consisting of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Its experienced engineering, estimating, production, and project management teams support significant domestic and international projects across marine and offshore markets. The company maintains a strong commitment to safety through its Incident-and Injury-Free culture, ensuring employee well-being remains a top priority throughout all operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevate Human Capital