Project Controls Manager

Job Description The project controls manager will oversee a cost engineer and administrative staff and manage the day‑to‑day transactional side of project controls. While a managerial position, the individual will also dig into detail to resolve issues, advise project executives, project managers, and project engineers on cost matters, reports, and strategy, and develop project‑specific strategies, processes, and procedures to meet evolving project needs and ensure alignment with the prime contract. The role includes interaction and review of data from subcontractors and summarizing it for the project management team. The manager will also play a client‑facing role, meeting regularly with the owner’s site‑based project managers and the owner’s project controls manager for financial reviews. Responsibilities Provide independent, objective advice to support the project team. Specialize in monitoring, tracking, and analysis of budgets and costs. Perform statistical analysis to indicate project health, trends, risks, and opportunities. Produce and present the external monthly report to the owner. Develop and manage the change order process. Support and advise the project accountant at billing time. Check and test cost‑related information and data. Provide on‑site training (DPR best practices, etc.). Prevent dispute and resolve on‑site disputes. Produce the internal monthly status report. Oversee subcontractor account management. Forecast labor, material, equipment, and other non‑allowable costs and cash‑flow. Create owner reporting, project metrics, graphs, and tracking logs. Maintain CMiC database for accuracy, housekeeping, and comparison with owner financial records. Develop ROM & budgeting Q.C. Develop KPIs for MEP and other key trades. Communicate best practices to the team. Hold on‑site training and workshops as needed. Manage change orders from PMs & PEs, and negotiate & resolve them with the owner regarding entitlement and dollar value. Track funding sources and drawing receivers (actual versus planned); provide graphical representation. Provide contract administration advice on change orders, billing, payments, and time‑related issues. Ensure governance and contract compliance. Resolve disputed or potential disputed changes for scope and entitlement with the owner and subcontractors. Provide checks and balances for all cost‑related matters. QC final billing package before issuing to owner and train staff on reviewing subcontractor billings. Manage, forecast, & monitor owner allowances, contingencies, and DPR cost to completion. Review and identify surplus funds or shortfalls in contract sums. Hold open discussions with the project executives and owner regarding savings or shortfalls. Liaise with scheduling resource to discuss schedule updates and costs; ensure change orders entered into schedule. Assist with developing and structuring document control. Assist the PX in preparation of notices under the contract. Improve the project controls filing structure. Assess team members’ training needs; set goals and targets. Conduct technical meetings for internal and external representatives. Participate in staff appraisals. Qualifications 10 years of experience, including large multi‑phased construction projects. Proficient user of CMiC/PM or similar project management software and cost database. Proficient user of Word and Excel. Good understanding of construction systems and sequences. Experienced in managing teams or individual staff members. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to chair and keep meetings on track. Technical and business writing skills. Knowledge of basic general contractor accounting practices. Working knowledge of construction insurances. General contracting experience required; owner experience an advantage. Experience with complex external reporting. Mission‑critical experience preferable but not essential. Knowledge and practice of Guaranteed Maximum Price. Mature client‑facing ability. AIA contract knowledge. Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering preferred. PMP – optional. AACE membership – optional. This position is salaried. This role is 100% On‑Site Candidate can be based in any location where DPR has an office. Weekly travel to the project location in Monroe, LA is required. Competitive per diem and travel incentives offered. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr