Projects Control Manager

Job Description

Projects Control Manager
We have an immediate need for a Project Controls Manager for our client who is a leader in the Telecommunications industry. This is a fully remote opportunity.

The Project Controls Manager will be tasked to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, change, and risk management on complex, fast-paced capital projects. You will manage and mentor a team of cost and scheduling professionals, set project controls strategy and standards, and partner closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure predictable performance and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Controls across cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control/analysis, planning & scheduling, and performance reporting for assigned project(s).
• Own Baselines: Develop, gain approval for, and manage the cost baseline (WBS/CBS), schedule baseline (IMS), and change control processes.
• Develop & Present Forecasts: Build robust cost and schedule forecasts, cash flow curves, and staffing plans; present performance, trends, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership and the client.
• EVM & Performance Management: Establish and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) where required, including CPI/SPI, variance analysis, TCPI, and recovery actions.
• Change Management: Chair change control, quantify/price changes, assess schedule and cost impacts, and maintain auditable documentation.
• Risk Management: Lead integrated risk management-facilitate risk workshops, maintain the risk register, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses (cost/schedule risk, Monte Carlo), and drive mitigation plans.
• Estimate Development: Oversee development of Class 3-5 estimates; validate scope, quantities, unit rates, indirects, escalation, and contingency.
• Integrated Scheduling: Direct creation and maintenance of resource-loaded Level 1-4 schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project), critical path analysis, and what?if/impact assessments.
• Commercial Support: Review contract terms for controls requirements; support negotiations, claims, and change/dispute resolution with thorough, data-driven substantiation.
• Governance & Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly reports (cost, schedule, cash flow, risk, change log, S?curves, KPIs) and ensure compliance with Amentum procedures and client requirements.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and mentor project controls staff; set standards, coach for quality, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Interface: Collaborate with client representatives, EPC partners, trade contractors, OEMs, and internal disciplines to align scope, priorities, and execution strategies.

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or international equivalent).
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive project controls experience on heavy civil, industrial, hyperscale data center, semiconductor fab, or advanced manufacturing projects; at least 3+ years leading a project controls team.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Cost: WBS/CBS development, budgeting, forecasting, variance/trend analysis, cash flow, contingency management.
  • Schedule: Baseline development, resource loading, critical path, progress measurement, recovery planning.
  • Change & Risk: Formal change control, impact analysis, qualitative/quantitative risk, mitigation planning.
  • Reporting: Executive-ready dashboards, narratives, and KPIs (CPI, SPI, ETC/EAC, TCPI, float).
• Tools: Strong proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6 (or equivalent), Procore and advanced Excel.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to brief executives and lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• EPC/EPCM Processes: Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover work processes

Preferred:

• Certification: AACE International Certified Cost Professional (CCP) strongly preferred; PSP, EVP, or PMP a plus.
• Mission?Critical Experience: Hyperscale data centers or semiconductor fabs (cleanroom protocols, tool install, CSA/MEP sequencing) strongly preferred.
• EVM Compliance: Experience implementing/maintaining ANSI/EIA?748 compliant EVM systems for large capital projects.
• Data & Automation: Power BI/Tableau dashboarding, data modeling, and scripting (e.g., Python/Power Query) for controls automation.

Salary Range:
$145K-$180K annually depending on experience

For more information please apply and/or email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io


Meet Your Recruiter

Wasif Choudhury
Technical Recruiter

Wasif began his professional journey in sales during his early years of college, where he developed strong communication skills and a results-driven mindset. Over time, his interests evolved toward technology, leading him to transition into the fields of IT and engineering. Now working as a recruiter, Wasif leverages his diverse background to connect with both candidates and clients, and he genuinely enjoys matching people with the right opportunities where they can grow and succeed. Outside of work, Wasif enjoys restoring vintage cars and spending quality time with family and friends.