Project Control Manager (Jackson)

About the Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support major Life Sciences construction projects valued at $100M–$500M. This role will lead project scheduling, planning, cost management, change management, and earned value progress while working closely with construction teams, project management, and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project scheduling, planning, and pull-planning exercises.
• Identify key project components, milestones, and critical activities.
• Manage project costs, forecasting, and change management.
• Evaluate client costs versus company costs and revenue.
• Track earned value and translate physical progress into measurable project value.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and weekly schedule update meetings.
• Work closely with construction teams and project management to identify changes and assess their impact on cost and schedule.
• Partner with cost analysts to monitor project spending, forecast costs, and identify potential issues.
• Support project teams in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing project controls for $100M–$500M projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, planning, and pull-planning methodologies.
• Experience with project cost management and change management.
• Understanding of earned value management and project progress measurement.
• Life Sciences construction experience is required.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work effectively on active job sites and collaborate with construction teams.
• Experience mentoring and supporting project controls teams.