[Hiring] Project Controls Manager @PMA Consultants Careers

Role Description

The Project Controls Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting the successful delivery of engineering, construction, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects. This position is responsible for overseeing project controls functions, including:

• Cost management
• Scheduling
• Forecasting
• Change management
• Risk analysis
• Performance reporting

The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to project teams, project managers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include:

• Managing project budgets
• Developing and analyzing schedules
• Forecasting costs
• Evaluating project performance
• Providing data-driven insights that support informed decision-making
• Leading project controls personnel
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery programs

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, or capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading project controls efforts on complex projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling for construction and capital projects.
• Experience developing and analyzing project schedules, cost forecasts, estimates, critical path analyses, and performance reports.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM), critical path method (CPM), forecasting methodologies, risk analysis, and change management processes.
• Proficiency with cost management systems, project controls reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing project controls teams and supporting project delivery objectives.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CCP, or PSP are strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.

Requirements

• Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
• Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Wellness programs for you and your family
• Career development opportunities to advance your professional goals
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision coverage
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees