Head of Project Management

Role Description
As Project Controls Manager, you should possess a strong background in core project controls functions of Capital Projects and Program Management. In this role, you will need to be familiar and have experience with design-bid-build programs/projects in the public sector, preferably NYC. You will provide leadership and project controls expertise. In addition, you will work closely with the client, team members, project managers, sub-consultants, and project stakeholders to successfully lead all aspects of Project Controls.

Your duties may include but not be limited to:

• Development, implementation, and enforcement of project controls procedures, schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures, workflows, reports, preparation of presentations, and monthly reporting.
• Participating in meetings and coordinating with in-house client personnel to establish project controls requirements.
• Working with the program scheduler and contractors to develop, update, and maintain schedules and budgets.
• Preparing time impact analysis and analyzing delays and delay claims, when applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) (engineering or construction management a plus).
• 10 plus years experience in project controls/program controls/construction management; experience on multiple sides of the business (i.e., consultant, owner, owner rep, contract/architect, contractor, engineer) a plus.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong PMIS skills required.
• Respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
• Write reports using distinctive style; assist in developing effective and persuasive presentations.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles, and ability to conduct financial/business analysis, including the preparation of reports.
• Sound judgment and reasoning ability, enabling problem-solving with a variety of options in varying situations.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as Project Controls Manager is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and procedures.
• Field experience preferred.

Requirements

• Strong communications, both oral and written.
• Strong construction project controls skills in cost, budget management, contract management, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain successful relations with all stakeholders to efficiently and effectively meet project goals and objectives.
• Direct staff and set and be accountable for project deadlines.
• Analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Provide support and leadership to the Project team for Cost, Schedule, and Risk Management.
• Experience in all aspects of the project, including scope development, change/claims negotiations, cost control, staff management, and quality control.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite, CMiC, Primavera, Procore, Oracle Unifier, BIM, and other database driven systems.
• Establish and maintain work plans to forecast project financials and compare against budgets, including earned value analysis as required.
• Ability to functionally coordinate with both internal and external business processes and to blend the requirements of both.
• Oversee auditing of contract documents.
• Design, update and maintain various project-specific reports as required.
• Contract Close-out.
• Change Order documentation, review and estimating.
• Understanding of construction and construction means and methods.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training, education, and in-house mentorship.
• Encouragement of active participation in industry trade, business, and professional associations.