Sr Project Controls Manager

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Manager that is capable of fulfilling the cost and schedule requirements of multiple large projects or programs, including day-to-day interface with project management, client and contractor personnel, while overseeing and developing junior to mid-level project controls staff. This role will sit primarily in the office.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Contributetotheinterpretationoftheproposalorprojectcontract. Developandexecutethestrategyandplanforprojectcontrolactivitiesthat supporttheoverallproposalstrategyorprojectrequirements. Identifyriskareasandrecommendmitigationplans.
• Establishandeffectivelyleveragecross-disciplinerelationshipswithinthebusinessunittofacilitateprojectcontrols.
• Provideleadershipininterpreting,integrating,andcommunicatingemergingbusiness/industrytrendsandtheimplicationsofthesetrendsfor costcontrol,planning/scheduling,andestimating.
• Provideprojectcontrolleadershiponstrategicinitiativeswithinabusinessunitandprojectcontrolsleadershiponcross-businessunitinitiatives.
• Create,implement,andexecutepropercontrolstoproactivelysupport,monitor,andcommunicatebudget,actualstatus,andforecastcosts, laborhoursandquantitiesforbusinessunitandcross-businessunitprojects.
• Develop,publish,andpromotetheuseofprocedures.
• Establishandmaintainaworkprocessthatidentifiesandquantifiesprojectcosttrends. Takedirectactiontoeitherincludetrendsintheforecast ordevelopamitigationprogramwiththeprojectormanagementteam.
• Provideconsistencybetweencostcontrol,andscheduling
• Supervisethedevelopmentandissuanceoftimelycostcontrolreports. Prepareandissuecostcontrolanalysisnarrativesincluding recommendationsforcorrectiveactionsthatareusedbybusinessunitmanagementandprojectteamstomanagethework.
• Defineandadvisetheprojectteamtotakespecificactionstoeffectivelymanagecashflow.
• Supervisethedevelopment,approval,andissuanceofclientandinternalstatusreportsthateffectivelycommunicatecoststatusandtrends.
• Motivatetheprojectteamtodefinecorrectiveactionsforimplementation.
• Establishandeffectivelyleveragecross-disciplinerelationshipswithinthebusinessunittofacilitateprojectcontrols.
• Establishandmaintainaprojectprogramthatidentifiesandquantifiesprojectlaborhourforecasts.
• Prepareandissuescheduleanalysis narrativesincludingrecommendationsforcorrectiveactionsthatareusedbybusinessunitmanagementandprojectteamstomanagethework.
• WorkwithcontractadministrationtoensureprojectscomplywithfederalrequirementsandauditsregardingTIA'sandREAdevelopmentand negotiations.
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BSorAAinAccounting,Finance,Business,Engineering,Architectureorrelatedfield
• Current or previous experience working at Gilbane or any of its entities
• 15-20yearsofprogressiveexperiencewithincreasingresponsibility
• Orequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Develop,implementandtrainonstandardandprojectspecificcostcontrolproceduresinaccordancewiththeDivisionand/orBusinessUnit procedures
• Identifyandcommunicatekeycostissuestoproject/constructionandoperationsmanagementinatimelymannertoallowcorrectiveactiontobe implemented
• Tutorandguideprojectcontrolsstaffinprojectcontrolsfundamentals,proceduresandguidelines
• Deployandmodifyprojectcontrolsystemsasappropriatetosupportprojectspecificexecutionrequirements
• Implement/effectivelyuse/trainoncompany-standardandindustry-standardprojectcontrolstoolsandsystemstoincludePrimavera Products,MSProject,DeltekAcumenFuse,etc.

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Minnesota, this ranges from $148,100 - $191,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.