Head of Project Management (Remote)

We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to support our project finance team. This person will be able to work a hybrid/remote schedule from one of our RS&H offices, preferably in FL, GA, North Carolina, Virginia, or Texas.

As the Project Controls Manager, you will oversee all aspects of project controls including planning, cost management, scheduling, risk assessment, and performance measurement. In this role, you will lead a team of project controllers and collaborate closely with project managers, finance, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with company standards. This position requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement in project delivery.

Lead the project lifecycle process, including WBS setup, budgeting, scope and fee proposals, and financial analysis across a portfolio of complex projects.

Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to the project controller team, including setting performance objectives aligned with corporate goals.

Lead and coordinate monthly financial reviews with project management, accounting, and FP&A teams; Develop and implement project controls policies and practices to identify, monitor, and mitigate risk factors that could impact project success.

Oversee contract and subcontract execution and ensure accurate client and subconsultant invoicing in collaboration with project management and billing staff.

Monitor and manage project controls activities to ensure scope, budget, and deliverables are achieved; Participate in client management and business operations meetings; review and recommend updates to project and opportunity records in the ERP system.

Foster a collaborative, empowering, and high-performance team environment through coaching, feedback, recognition, and clear communication.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2+ years of experience managing a team of Project Control professionals

PMP, CPCP, or CAPM preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong knowledge of project controls practices and financial accounting.

Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to manage a team and drive performance through effective feedback and mentoring.

Experience using ERP systems such as Deltek, Oracle, and tools such as Power BI and SharePoint is a plus.

Working knowledge of Deltek or equivalent ERP software.

9 paid holidays

100% remote work flexibility

10 days of Personal Leave

401(k) options with stock match & supplemental contributions

Medical and Dental coverage

#The anticipated salary range for this position is ($100,000-$135,000) annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together.