Project Controls Manager - Land Development
Pape-Dawson
Manage project budgets, schedules, cost control, and reporting for land development projects.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort Worth, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Surveying
Planning
Environmental Services
Construction Services
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Mining
Land Development
Transportation
Water Resources
Commercial
Corporate Campus
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
budget management
cost control
schedule development
progress tracking
report development
risk management
- Establish project budget, baselines and report variances.
- Provide support to track project progress and perform analysis of bottlenecks, trends and critical path.
- Provide support to detailed schedule development based on project understanding from team members.
- Provide support in the management of project budget and cost control functions including budgeting, scheduling, change management, estimating, tracking progress, forecasting, and earned value management.
- Develop custom projects reports as needed to facilitate project discussions.
- Prepare project status presentations, highlighting key accomplishments, risks and changes.
- Identify and communicate project risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Review and validate contractual compliance of project invoices.
What you bring
multi-tasking
budgeting
cost analysis
statistics
land development
5+ years
- Must be able to work 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime, as needed
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of financial budgeting, cost and statistical analysis.
- Experience performing budgetary, administrative, and operational system support work; knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public administration, management, organization, budgeting and financial administration and cost accounting.
- 5+ years’ of land development industry experience
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Company
Overview
$178.7M Revenue
Regional Revenue in 2021
Achieved a significant regional revenue milestone, reflecting substantial growth and success in Texas markets.
142‑mile Pipeline
Vista Ridge Pipeline Project
Completed construction of a major water pipeline project, showcasing expertise in large-scale infrastructure development.
150 Staff Added
2021 Staff Expansion
Significantly expanded workforce to support growing project portfolio and client demand.
- Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force.
- Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions.
- A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure.
- Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center.
- Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning.
- The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.
401(k) Match
Generous Benefits
Employees receive a significant contribution to their retirement savings through an impressive 401(k) match program.
- Provide an environment that encourages employee development and satisfaction.
- Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities.
- Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape‑Dawson.
- Competitive pay and benefits including free medical, generous PTO, education and gym reimbursements, flexible and remote work opportunities.
- Employees are encouraged to learn more specific skills through trainings and workshops.
25%
Water Demand Reduction
Achieved significant potable water demand reduction through drought-mitigation systems in a pilot project.
500 acre‑feet
Groundwater Storage
Captured and stored groundwater from stormwater networks in Austin after two wet seasons.
15%
Stormwater Flow Reduction
Reduced peak stormwater flows using aquifer storage/injection wells in Houston.
- Use of green infrastructure: detention basins, rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavements for stormwater management.
- Adoption of dual piping and greywater recycling systems with on‑site treatment.
4.3/5 Rating
Employee Reviews on Glassdoor
This score reflects employee satisfaction with the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, based on 27 reviews.
- The company has not publicly declared DEI strategic goals or gender-specific targets.
- No gender-related workforce statistics are available from the company's website or LinkedIn.
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