Head of Project Management

Job-ID: 16710Category: Projects ManagementLocation: Seattle, WA, United StatesPosted: 2026-10-14Hill International is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Seattle, WashingtonThe Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all project controls activities across complex capital, infrastructure, construction, or program management projects. This role provides oversight and direction for cost management, scheduling, estimating, risk management, progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting. The Project Controls Manager establishes and maintains consistent project controls processes and methodologies aligned with industry best practices to support successful project delivery.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and/or the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) preferred.Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, construction management, or project management.Strong knowledge of project controls principles, methodologies, and best practices.Experience managing project controls functions on large-scale infrastructure, construction, engineering, or capital improvement programs.Demonstrated expertise in cost management, scheduling, estimating, risk analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting.Proficiency with industry-standard project controls software and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Deltek Acumen, EcoSys, or similar platforms.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.Experience developing executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.Ability to establish standardized project controls processes across multiple projects or portfolios.Preferred Qualifications:PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or equivalent professional certification.Experience supporting major capital programs, transportation, aviation, utility, water/wastewater, or public sector projects.Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), quantitative risk analysis, and advanced forecasting methodologies.Experience managing project controls teams within a program management or consulting environment.The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all project controls functions, including planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, risk management, change management, and performance reporting.Develop, implement, and maintain project controls policies, procedures, standards, and frameworks based on industry best practices.Establish and oversee project schedules, cost baselines, forecasts, and performance metrics to ensure accurate project tracking and reporting.Coordinate with project managers, clients, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, schedules, and budgets.Monitor project performance and analyze schedule, cost, and productivity trends to identify risks and opportunities.Lead the preparation and review of project estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and resource plans.Facilitate quantitative and qualitative risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project impacts.Oversee change management processes, including evaluation of schedule and cost impacts associated with scope changes.Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate project status, key risks, forecasts, and recommendations.Ensure consistency and accuracy of project controls data across multiple projects and programs.Support project audits, reviews, and compliance requirements while maintaining project controls documentation and records.Provide guidance, mentoring, and leadership to project controls staff, including schedulers, cost engineers, estimators, and project controls specialists.Drive continuous improvement initiatives and integration of project controls technology, reporting systems, and analytics tools.Collaborate with organizational leadership to develop project performance standards and benchmarking metrics.Support business development, proposal efforts, and project planning activities as needed.