Project Controls Manager

Job Description

Job Description

BUILD Renewables is a nationwide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company with a dedicated focus on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. The company was formed due to the increasing demand for renewables with the objective of assembling high-performing project teams. Our goal is to hire the best people and offer them career opportunities that are unique to the industry. Learn more at

Position Overview:

We're seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead project performance, forecasting, scheduling, cost management, and risk analysis across a portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects throughout the United States. This role serves as a critical partner to project leadership, executive management, and clients, providing the insights and controls necessary to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Functions:

Lead Project Controls Strategy

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project controls systems, tools, and processes across multiple active projects.
• Establish project performance baselines for cost, schedule, and resources.
• Drive consistency and best practices across the project controls function.
• Partner with project leadership to proactively manage project performance.

Cost Management & Forecasting

• Lead project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Perform earned value management (EVM) analysis and productivity assessments.
• Identify trends, risks, and variances impacting project financial performance.
• Support project teams in developing corrective action and recovery plans.

Schedule Management

• Oversee the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules.
• Monitor critical path activities, milestones, and schedule performance.
• Evaluate schedule impacts and support mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

Risk & Change Management

• Facilitate project risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning.
• Maintain project risk registers and forecasting models.
• Lead change management processes, including impact assessments and documentation.
• Evaluate cost and schedule impacts associated with project changes.

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare and present project performance reports for executive leadership, project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Deliver clear analysis of project health, forecasts, opportunities, and risks.
• Support data-driven decision making through actionable reporting and performance metrics.

Leadership, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Provide training and ongoing support to project teams and new employees on projectcontrolprocesses, reporting requirements, scheduling tools, cost management systems, and emerging technology platforms.
• Collaborate closely with estimating, procurement, engineering, construction, and finance teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of project controls technology solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of project controls experience within construction, EPC, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Strong experience with project cost control, forecasting, scheduling, and performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM) principles and project performance measurement.
• Experience managing large-scale project budgets and schedules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to project sites across the United States. (up to 50%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, power generation, or renewable energy experience.
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
• Experience developing project controls standards and processes across multiple projects.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of in-office and remote work(3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. 
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite. 
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. 
• Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds continuously throughout the day.
• Exposure to all forms of weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, dry, humid, windy) for the entirework day.
• We fullycomply withthe ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. 

What We Offer:

• CompetitiveCompensation
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Performance bonuses
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid time off (PTO), vacation days, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Salary / Pay Range: $80K-$160K

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Mendota Heights) with nationwide travel (up to 50%).

BUILD Renewables, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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