Project Control Manager (contract)

Description

• Identify project controls improvement opportunities and contribute to the project risk management processes
• Ensure accurate Earned Value Management system reporting
• Develop and implement comprehensive project controls processes and systems while identifying and mitigating potential risks to the project
• Establish and maintain the project baseline schedule
• Collaborate closely with project management, land acquisition and permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and other stakeholders
• Prepare project reports, including status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting, and document control
• Ensure accurate cost management, including detailed cost estimates and forecasts
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of project performance to stakeholders
• Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals, including cost controllers and schedulers
• Implement cost control processes to monitor expenditures, commitments, and cash flow
• Collaborate on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities
• Prepare cost variance analyses and recommend actions to mitigate overruns
• Analyze schedule impacts and provide forecasts and recovery plans as necessary
• Monitor project progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions with the project team
• Ensure that project controls processes support the achievement of quality objectives
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to integrate quality metrics into project controls
• Implement industry best practices in project controls and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of management reporting systems

Requirements

• Experience in the utilities industry, particularly in electric utilities or high-voltage transmission projects, is a plus but not required
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in infrastructure projects
• At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Expert knowledge of project controls methodologies, including earned value management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with risk management processes and tools
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls for large capital infrastructure projects
• Expert proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6
• Master's degree is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or Earned Value Professional (EVP) are preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance