Associate Manager, PMO

Detailed description The Associate Manager, Project Controls is a billable, client‑facing role supporting project scheduling, cost management, reporting, and financial oversight within a regulated utility environment. This role provides day‑to‑day leadership for project controls staff while also delivering direct project support to clients. The Associate Manager helps maintain strong client relationships, ensures process consistency, and contributes to program growth and revenue performance. Key Responsibilities Perform billable project controls work, including schedule updates, cost/data analysis, forecasting, system improvement and reporting, as specified by your billable role. Serve as a primary project controls leadership point of contact for client stakeholders and maintain professional, trust-based relationships. Provide guidance, coaching, and quality review for project controls staff. Escalate performance concerns and support corrective actions as needed. Lead resource planning initiatives aligned to client revenue projections, bill rates, and margin targets by participating in interviewing, evaluating, and placing candidates to meet client and business objectives. Track and manage candidate requisitions in coordination with PMO leadership and recruiting team. Lead initiatives for onboarding, training, and performance support for project controls resources within your team. Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and enhanced reporting across the PMO Group. Support accurate forecasting, invoicing, revenue tracking, and interpretation of contract terms. Partner with PMO leadership to support revenue projections and staffing alignment. Assist with proposal development, staffing planning, and scope definition as requested. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost management within capital projects. Experience supporting electric or gas utility or related infrastructure projects. Strong working knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and earned value principles. Experience supporting client-facing roles in a regulated utility environment. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a PMO environment. Familiarity with Deltek, SAP, or similar financial and project systems. Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. PMP, PMI-SP, or similar professional certification. Ability to support highly experienced Project Controls staff. Why Join Us At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs. We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, and help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here. If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you. What We Offer A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules. Benefits & Salary This position pays between $125,000 to $175,000 annually and is an exempt position. Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company. ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ENTRUST Solutions Group