Project Controls Lead

Overview

Lead development and management of project controls for major engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• governance reporting
• planning scheduling
• cost engineering
• risk analysis
• performance monitoring
• controls framework

Tasks

-Support governance and performance meetings with structured reporting. -Ensure integration of project controls with planning and delivery disciplines. -Collaborate with PMO and project managers to ensure alignment with delivery goals. -Oversee planning/scheduling, cost engineering, estimating, and reporting functions. -Provide technical advice and mentorship to junior staff. -Guide quantitative risk analysis and contingency planning. -Monitor and report on project performance, including baseline adherence and variance analysis. -Lead the development and management of project controls frameworks (cost, schedule, risk, change).

Requirements

• 5+ years
• bachelor's
• primavera p6
• ms project
• power bi
• aconex

What You Bring

-A minimum of 5+ years of experience within project controls, ideally leading transit or infrastructure projects. -Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. -Ability to manage complex relationships and drive performance in high-pressure environments. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. -Experience with delivery partner models or public-private partnerships (P3). -Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Aconex.

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Benefits

-A wide array of learning and development opportunities. -Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan. -The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.

About Atkinsréalis

-Its tech‑forward Richland Technology Center supports robotics, digital and net‑zero innovation in energy and cleanup. -A nuclear engineering pioneer, it’s the owner’s engineer for U.S. small modular reactor projects and refurbishments. -A trusted tolls and highway consultant, it supports major state DOTs.

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