Project Controls Manager - Traveling
Sundt Construction
Manage project controls, ensure SMS compliance, analyze performance metrics.
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Little Rock, AR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design-Build
General Contractor
Preconstruction Services
Sustainability
Turnkey Construction
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Heavy Industrial
Renewables and Solar
Transportation and Infrastructure
Water
Mining
Power
Aviation
Role
What you would be doing
software analytics
data analytics
compliance auditing
vdc optimization
lean practices
performance metrics
- Measure presence and functionality and value added from project use of system software in application of SMS including Prolog, JDE, Textura and others as required.
- Support development, training and implementation of key processes and systems. .
- Participate in development of data analytics and reporting formats to streamline auditing uniform and consistent application of SMS policy and procedures.
- Identify areas of excellence for best practices and lessons learned that have potential for broader implementation across the organization, including training, development and support needs.
- Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
- Work collaboratively with business units to ensure uniform and comprehensive understanding and implementation of SMS policy and standard operating procedure.
- Provide Business Unit support in development and implementation of recovery plans for critical project management performance deficiencies as assigned by PMO.
- Evaluate and propose updates to SMS workflows, forms, templates and system manuals based on interaction with project teams.
- Participate in business unit project status reporting (MPR & ELPR), including identifying actionable measures for improvement, lessons learned and subsequent follow up.
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
- Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
- Coordinate compliance auditing of project related governance required by the SMS and Project Management Plan (PMP) established by the project team and approved by the Business Unit Management.
- Drive Lean principles and practices throughout the organization as part of continuous improvement process on all projects.
- May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
- Perform analytical review and measurement of project performance metrics and trends to identify early warnings of project performance risk.
- Provide support and guidance to Business Units implementing consistent, uniform establishment and maintenance of Project Management Plans required by the SMS.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
- Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
- Optimize utilization of VDC companywide to improve parametric estimating, budgeting & scheduling results.
What you bring
10+ years
p6
prolog
ms office
engineering degree
leadership
- Minimum 7-10 years relevant construction experience required, prefer 3-5 yrs. with Sundt.
- Knowledge and experience with scheduling using enterprise based scheduling software. P6 experience is preferred.
- Experience with large complex construction projects (>$50MM).
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
- Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs and Prolog.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Finance/Accounting preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in construction operations within Building, Transportation and/or Industrial markets.
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
- Proficiency in understanding and interpreting contract agreements, cost and revenue forecasting, risk identification and management, change identification & management as well as cost estimating.
- Knowledge of SMS and Sundt operations procedures.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1914
Year Established
The company was established in 1914, marking over a century of construction expertise.
- Specializes in a broad range of projects, from buildings to infrastructure and energy.
- Handles large-scale and complex projects with financial stability and growth.
- Notable projects include transportation infrastructure, energy facilities, and high-rise buildings.
- Strong presence in both private and public sector construction, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
- Diverse portfolio includes significant work in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
- Excels in delivering challenging projects on time and within budget, building long-term client relationships.
Ranked Twice
Nation's Safest Construction Company
Recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America for prioritizing safety above all else.
100% Owned
Employee-Owned Company
A company where every employee is an owner, fostering a culture of shared success and responsibility.
- Integrity: Our business is built on integrity, fairness and honesty—qualities at the foundation of every project. We say what we are going to do, and we do it.
- Quality: We are relentlessly focused on executing to the highest standards for our clients and communities. We give our very best on every task we perform.
- Accountability: We guide our business with clear communication, expectations and data-driven decisions. We understand how our actions affect the company’s future, and we take ownership of our successes and our failures.
- Service: We go out of our way to advance our profession and improve people’s lives in the communities where we live and work. It is both a responsibility and a privilege to help create a lasting, positive impact.
- Innovation: We strive every day to better our tools, our processes and ourselves to build better. As our clients evolve, we pioneer new approaches to meet and anticipate their needs.
- Mission: Our mission is to be the most skilled builder in America.
- Purpose: Our purpose is to build environments where our clients, employee-owners and communities prosper.
- Prosperity: Prosperity is about making a positive impact on the people we work with, the places we build, and the planet overall.
50+ employees
Sustainability Experts
Over 50 employees are certified as LEED Accredited Professionals.
#39 ranked
Top Firm Ranking
Ranked 39th in ENR's Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2023.
80% reduction
Power Plant Efficiency
Achieved an 80% reduction in emissions through a power plant upgrade.
50% waste recycled
Sustainable Infrastructure
Recycled at least 50% of waste materials in a Salt Lake City project.
- Net-zero target date not stated publicly.
- Offices in Tempe and Tucson are LEED Gold-certified; Tempe office also holds three Green Globes.
- Envision Qualified through Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.
- Implemented LED lighting, automated HVAC, eco-friendly fuels, recycling programs, video-conferencing, and alternative-mode commuting incentives.
- Pioneered green building: first LEED Platinum building in Southwest, first Envision Gold public infrastructure in San Francisco.
- Project example: Golden West College LAC designed toward Net Zero Energy, using natural ventilation and solar chimney stacks.
48% Spend
SD Airport Project
Significant investment in XBE subcontractors for the San Diego airport project.
38% Across
SoCal Projects
XBE subcontractor participation across $1.4 billion in Southern California projects.
100% Increase
Leadership Development
Doubled female and ethnically diverse participation in leadership programs.
- To build inclusive environments with a diverse workforce where everyone can prosper.
- Dedicated DEI Specialist (Tracy Sanders) and full‑time DEI committee with certified professionals.
- Manager training includes implicit bias, microaggressions, psychological safety, SCARF model.
- Employee resource group established for women in construction.
- Partnerships with CSU, SBDC, NAWIC, and Femineer to promote women and diverse trades in engineering and construction.
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