Project Controls Manager
Power Engineers
Lead project controls, integrating cost, schedule, risk, and reporting for large programs.
13 days ago ago
$170,000 - $180,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Energy
Facilities
Communications
Environmental
Food and Beverage
Federal
Transmission
Role
What you would be doing
cost control
schedule management
risk management
financial reporting
dashboard development
change control
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to evaluate design and execution options, providing strategic recommendations to improve cost-effectiveness and value delivery.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all project controls matters, aligning closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistency and transparency in reporting and controls.
- Oversee the preparation and validation of program estimates, budgets, forecasts, cost trends, and estimates to complete (ETC), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and funding profiles.
- Take ownership of the Project Controls function across the program, ensuring effective integration of cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines to support program objectives.
- Manage the program’s change control processes, including assessment of cost and schedule impacts of proposed changes, and provide guidance on mitigation strategies.
- Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial reporting across all work packages and subprojects, including roll-up reports, cash flow analysis, and funding status.
- Monitor funding allocations and procurement plans to ensure alignment with approved budgets and program funding strategies.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program-wide project controls processes, procedures, governance frameworks, and systems in collaboration with the client and Program Manager.
- Establish and enforce robust cost control procedures across all projects and program elements, enabling proactive tracking of budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and identification of cost optimization opportunities.
- Integrate cost and schedule management practices, ensuring accurate earned value management (EVM), performance measurement, and predictive analytics across the program lifecycle.
- Provide clear, timely, and actionable reports and presentations on cost and schedule performance to senior leadership, stakeholders, and the client, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Develop and oversee enterprise-level dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to monitor program health and provide real-time insights into key performance indicators (KPIs), risk exposure, trends, and variances.
- Chair and contribute to project and program-level meetings focused on risk, change control, performance, and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with controls best practices.
What you bring
power bi
excel
project controls
cost estimating
advanced degree
self-starter
- Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI is required.
- Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices.
- Ability to interface with clients and participate in business development initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment.
- Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields are preferred.
- 12 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field (or equivalent)
- Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite primarily Excel.
- Ability to work in a hybrid-type environment and must be a self-starter.
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Gender affirming care
- Fertility Benefits
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance
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Company
Overview
1976
Founded
The company was established in 1976 with a focus on innovative engineering solutions.
- The company’s expertise spans across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial engineering.
- They work on projects ranging from power generation to water treatment, requiring technical prowess and creative problem-solving.
- Their diverse portfolio includes renewable energy initiatives, utilities infrastructure, and industrial facilities.
- They are known for a collaborative approach, optimizing solutions for complex challenges alongside clients.
- POWER Engineers has become a trusted partner for many large-scale organizations and government entities.
- With continuous growth, they have expanded to include a global footprint of projects.
- Building trust, one client at a time.
- A higher standard for the bottom line.
- Do what you love.
- A responsive, flexible, and progressive consulting services and engineering firm, we learn from our experience to create innovative solutions for fun and challenging and safe projects.
- Employee ownership that allows employees to build wealth.
- Remote/hybrid work style to support work/life balance.
33/100
DitchCarbon score
The company's DitchCarbon score reflects its carbon intensity relative to industry peers, with a focus on carbon reduction efforts.
Lowest in industry
Industry carbon intensity
The company operates in a sector with very low carbon intensity, aligning with broader sustainability trends.
- No net-zero target stated publicly
4.0/5 Rating
Employee Reviews
The company's Diversity & Inclusion has been rated 4.0 out of 5 based on employee feedback from 325 reviews.
4.4 & 4.6 Stars
Gender Demographics
Women and Men have reported high ratings for Diversity & Inclusion, with Women giving 4.4 stars and Men giving 4.6 stars.
- We are intentional about creating an environment where our employees can reach their full potential and feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
- The POWER Women’s Network promotes professional development, work–life balance, and STEM education for young women.
- Veterans comprise a substantial portion of employees.
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