Project Controls Manager

Description

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project controls function.
• Advise project managers and executives on cost, schedule, and risk trends, providing recommendations for corrective action.
• Measures results against the plan (cost, schedule, and performance), and communicates results to others.
• Develop and implement company-wide project controls standards, systems, and best practices.
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely reporting to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Oversee preparation of detailed project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance dashboards.
• Trains, evaluates, recruits, and mentors staff with the goal of developing technical/management leaders for the firm
• Lead project controls teams, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.
• Attends project progress meetings; and identifies, develops, and provides detailed internal and external reports on progress made.
• Manages, oversees, and coordinates project controls and activities, planning and scheduling, budget estimating and monitoring, and quality review for projects for an organization.
• Consults with, assists, and advises Engineering, Project, and Marketing Department management on matters involving costs or cost estimates on proposed projects, new developments, or active projects.
• Represent project controls in client meetings, audits, and executive reviews.
• Develops, tracks, and maintains project schedule(s), and schedules performance on active projects.
• Defines project controls objectives, including performance, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Directs and delegates workload, and holds staff accountable for results

Requirements

McMillen, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Project Controls Manager with 12+ years of experience to lead and manage the project controls function across our engineering and environmental services teams. This leadership role is responsible for establishing and maintaining best-in-class cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and reporting practices while aligning with organizational objectives. The successful candidate will drive consistency and excellence across projects, mentor a team of professionals, and partner with executive leadership to ensure the successful delivery of complex projects.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in project controls within engineering and construction, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• PMP Certification is strongly preferred
• Proven track record managing project controls on large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong financial acumen with advanced skills in cost analysis, forecasting, and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field
• Expert proficiency with project management, scheduling, and controls software (Primavera P6, MS Project, and related tools).

Benefits

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
• Pay Range: $150,000 - $160,000

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance