Project Controls Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a leader to run our Project Controls organization supporting the aviation market.

Responsibilities Strategic Project Controls Leadership • Lead project controls functions across large-scale aviation programs from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. • Establish and implement project controls governance frameworks, procedures, standards, and best practices. • Serve as the primary project controls advisor to project managers, program executives, clients, and stakeholders. • Develop integrated project controls strategies encompassing cost, schedule, risk, forecasting, and performance management. • Identify and proactively mitigate project risks, opportunities, and performance challenges. Cost Management & Financial Controls • Direct the development and management of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and cost reports. • Perform cost trending, earned value analysis, variance analysis, and estimate-at-completion forecasting. • Review contractor payment applications, change orders, estimates, and cost proposals. • Support contingency planning, financial reporting, and executive decision-making. • Evaluate project performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary. Scheduling & Performance Management • Oversee development, maintenance, and analysis of complex CPM schedules utilizing Primavera P6 and related tools. • Review contractor schedules and monitor compliance with project requirements. • Analyze critical path activities, schedule risks, float consumption, and recovery plans. • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for major aviation programs. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and project controls dashboards. Risk & Change Management • Lead project risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring activities. • Facilitate risk workshops and maintain comprehensive risk registers. • Evaluate schedule and cost impacts associated with proposed project changes. • Support claims avoidance, dispute resolution, and change management processes. • Collaborate with project teams to implement effective corrective action strategies. Client & Stakeholder Management • Develop and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, airlines, program management teams, contractors, and design partners. • Deliver executive-level project controls reporting and presentations. • Support governance meetings, executive briefings, and client reviews. • Serve as a trusted advisor for project performance, program controls strategy, and delivery excellence. Team Leadership & Business Development • Mentor and develop project controls professionals, schedulers, cost engineers, and analysts. • Support recruitment, workforce planning, and professional development initiatives. • Contribute to proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuits within the aviation market. • Collaborate with aviation and infrastructure leaders to expand STV's project controls services and client relationships. • Support implementation of digital project delivery tools and advanced reporting platforms.

Skills and Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive project controls experience supporting large capital programs. • 8+ years of experience managing project controls teams on aviation, transportation, or major infrastructure projects (ideally aviation) • Demonstrated experience supporting complex aviation projects including: o Airport terminal expansions o Airfield and runway improvement programs o Baggage handling systems o Landside transportation facilities o Airline support facilities o Airport modernization programs • Extensive knowledge of: o Cost Engineering o CPM Scheduling o Risk Management o Change Management o Forecasting o Earned Value Management (EVM) o Program Controls Governance o Performance Reporting • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and client-facing skills. • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities. • Experience supporting aviation capital programs exceeding $500M. • Experience working directly with major airport authorities, airlines, and aviation stakeholders. • Professional certifications such as: o Project Management Professional (PMP) o Certified Cost Professional (CCP) o Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) o Certified Construction Manager (CCM) o PMI-RMP • Experience with Primavera Risk Analysis, Acumen Fuse, Unifier, e-Builder, Kahua, Procore, Power BI, or similar project management platforms. • Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline. • Experience with alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build, CM/GC, Progressive Design-Build, and Program Management contracts.

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