Project Controls Manager

Job ID:20051Benefits OfferingRailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. Compensation$248000 - $260000 / yearPosition SummaryThe Project Controls Manager oversees several key project functions, which require accurate development and reporting of baseline schedule, schedule progress updates, related cost and cost projections, production of timely and accurate data for use by key project and management staff. The role ensures the provision of all schedule and cost control on the project including budget set up, updates and monitoring, variation estimating, cost reporting, risk contingency and management as well as all forecasting activities.  Primary/Essential Responsibilities and DutiesEstablish a logical and structured approach towards the creation of major projects baseline schedules necessary to satisfy the contract requirements, including the requirements to provide appropriate forecasts  Ensure that appropriate management information and reporting are developed and maintained for each project  Ensure that all work is properly scheduled, and that progress is accurately and timely reported in accordance with the contract requirements  Assist Contract Managers by producing schedule fragments in support of any change order or claim submissions  Ensure Projects maintain regular billing activity  Perform periodic risk assessments of all Projects and provide recommendations for any available mitigation measures  Supervise the submission of monthly schedule updates and related narratives to ensure all issues are properly captured and incorporated, where necessary, into the schedule updates.  Participate in planning the objectives, methods and resources of short- and long-range financial operations of the company  Recommend and where necessary produce policies and procedures relating to the financial and business practices of the company  Monitor the financial operations of the company or assigned area to ensure compliance with budgets  Work with Project Controller to set up new contracts in JDE  Work with project estimators to translate and interpret initial budget  Work with project team to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and enter in JDE  Load budget into JDE, including costs, man-hours, equipment hours and budgeted production quantities  Work with project management team to translate, interpret and clarify baseline cost budget  Work with Corporate Tax Department to ensure all tax codes are properly assigned to project and applicable WBS codes within project  Develop / Assign project level category codes  Required Skills and QualificationsFive (5) to ten (10) years’ experience working in project controls with specific bias to scheduling major multi discipline complex projects. In addition, must have some claims related forensic scheduling experience. Transit experience preferred  Proficient working knowledge of latest Primavera Scheduling (P6) programs and related project management tools  Thorough knowledge of project management practices  Proficient working knowledge of accounting systems, experience with JDE preferred, v. 8.10 or later, preferred  Ability to meet deadlines  Excellent written and oral communication skills  Highly self-motivated and directed  Strong attention to detail  Transparent communicator  Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment  Strong organization and interpersonal skills  Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsWilling to travel, 50% of the time  Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines  Works in an office environment  Frequently sits for long periods of time  Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard  May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending  Company OverviewThis job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.