The Project Controls Manager is responsible for providing project leadership with accurate and timely information related to quantities, earned value progress, cost, forecasts, and schedule performance to support strong decision-making. This role oversees all major project control functions—including Planning, Cost, Scheduling, and Change Management—to ensure consistent implementation of corporate processes, reports, and systems.
- Maintain oversight of cost, schedule, change management, and quantity tracking processes.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of project reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Lead effective implementation of corporate Responsible Business Practices (RBPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support risk identification, evaluation, and reporting for the project.
- Ensure project teams understand and comply with contractual requirements.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Project Controls staff.
- Required: Associate degree or equivalent OR 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field with 8+ years industry experience.
- Required: Over 3–5 years of project controls leadership experience.
- Preferred: 8–10+ years of project controls experience in engineering, procurement, or construction environments.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; Power BI; scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6); cost and earned value systems; document control systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to conduct and present in meetings with project staff, leadership, and clients.
- Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
- General office environment with occasional exposure to construction site conditions.
- Frequent use of computers, calculators, printers, and other office equipment.
- Requires close vision, color perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Fast-paced and variable work environment.
JVIC ( a Zachry Group Company) is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Lead Planning, Cost, Scheduling, and Change Management teams and oversee day‑to‑day operations.
- Manage staffing, performance reviews, talent planning, and employee development.
- Ensure accurate project progress measurement, earned value tracking, and cost code time‑charging.
- Oversee weekly and monthly cost reporting, including projections and variance analysis.
- Ensure proper application of Standard Cost Codes and consistent cost system utilization.
- Support commercial analysis and contract compliance needs.
- Ensure schedule baseline, updates, and re‑baselines are timely and accurate.
- Verify scheduling RBPs and SOPs are implemented.
- Ensure weekly and monthly schedule deliverables are met and archived.
- Review all change orders and backcharges prior to submission to client or vendors.
- Ensure adherence to corporate guidelines for change management workflows.
- Ensure implementation of Advance Work Packaging (AWP).
- Oversee engineering quantity takeoffs, electronic downloads, and material quantity validation.
- Maintain systems for tracking install quantities vs. estimated quantities.
- Establish and maintain the project progress baseline.
- Produce and review all weekly/monthly internal and external reporting, including progress curves, commodity curves, photos, and written narratives.
- Attend and present at cost reviews, client meetings, change order meetings, war rooms, and executive reviews.
- Serve as primary point of contact for project audits.
- Lead development and execution of risk identification and measurement activities.
- Manage specialized risk analyses as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Required: Associate degree or equivalent OR 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field with 8+ years industry experience.
- Required: Over 3–5 years of project controls leadership experience.
- Preferred: 8–10+ years of project controls experience in engineering, procurement, or construction environments.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; Power BI; scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6); cost and earned value systems; document control systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to conduct and present in meetings with project staff, leadership, and clients.
- Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
- General office environment with occasional exposure to construction site conditions.
- Frequent use of computers, calculators, printers, and other office equipment.
- Requires close vision, color perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Fast-paced and variable work environment.
JVIC ( a Zachry Group Company) is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead Planning, Cost, Scheduling, and Change Management teams and oversee day‑to‑day operations.
- Manage staffing, performance reviews, talent planning, and employee development.
- Ensure accurate project progress measurement, earned value tracking, and cost code time‑charging.
- Oversee weekly and monthly cost reporting, including projections and variance analysis.
- Ensure proper application of Standard Cost Codes and consistent cost system utilization.
- Support commercial analysis and contract compliance needs.
- Ensure schedule baseline, updates, and re‑baselines are timely and accurate.
- Verify scheduling RBPs and SOPs are implemented.
- Ensure weekly and monthly schedule deliverables are met and archived.
- Review all change orders and backcharges prior to submission to client or vendors.
- Ensure adherence to corporate guidelines for change management workflows.
- Ensure implementation of Advance Work Packaging (AWP).
- Oversee engineering quantity takeoffs, electronic downloads, and material quantity validation.
- Maintain systems for tracking install quantities vs. estimated quantities.
- Establish and maintain the project progress baseline.
- Produce and review all weekly/monthly internal and external reporting, including progress curves, commodity curves, photos, and written narratives.
- Attend and present at cost reviews, client meetings, change order meetings, war rooms, and executive reviews.
- Serve as primary point of contact for project audits.
- Lead development and execution of risk identification and measurement activities.
- Manage specialized risk analyses as required.