Project Controls Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a Utilities Solutions Company? If so, our client is hiring a Project Controls Manager.

• Direct Hire
• Hybrid 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• 7-12 years of progressive project controls experience within utilities, transmission, renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• 2-5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, earned value management, risk management, and change control.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, and cost management software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of technical involvement in day-to-day project controls activities.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, or equivalent are preferred.  

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on leader responsible for overseeing project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, change management, and performance reporting across a portfolio of electric utility and infrastructure projects.
• Role actively participates in the development and management of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project controls deliverables while providing leadership and guidance to Project Controls Specialists, Schedulers, and Cost Analysts.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, and Executive Leadership, the Manager of Project Controls ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Position also drives consistency in project controls processes, supports the implementation of best practices, and provides actionable insights to support successful project delivery.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform project controls functions including scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk analysis, change management, and reporting across multiple projects.
• Develop, review, and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flows, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Monitor schedule and cost performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions with project teams.
• Facilitate project risk identification, mitigation planning, and ongoing risk monitoring.
• Manage change control processes and evaluate impacts to project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and present project performance reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Project Controls Specialists and other project controls personnel.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Finance teams to support project execution.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of project controls standards, procedures, and reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project governance requirements, and industry regulations.