Project Controls Manager

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Mcmillen
Designs and builds water‑resource infrastructure including dams, hydropower, fisheries, and restoration projects.
Lead and manage project controls, ensuring cost, schedule, risk and reporting excellence.
3 days ago ago
$150,000 - $160,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Boise, ID
Office Full-Time
Company Size
201 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Energy
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Aquatic Resource Conservation
Role
What you would be doing
process improvement
cost forecasting
schedule management
performance reporting
controls standards
team leadership
  • 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
What you bring
12+ years
leadership
pmp
primavera
ms project
cost analysis

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
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$10M - $50M
Annual Revenue Range
Reflects steady, mid-market performance in engineering and construction.
80% Repeat Rate
Client Retention Rate
Indicates strong client trust across public agencies and utilities.
  • Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the firm grew by merging environmental, engineering, and construction under one roof.
  • Their design-build projects focus on dams, hydropower & pumped storage, fish passage, water control, treatment, transport, and restoration.
  • typical projects include dam design & build, fisheries and aquaculture systems, infrastructure for water delivery, and dam removal and reclamation.
  • Structurally employee-owned, they maintain a hands-on culture—'calloused hands' from field crews to welders and engineers.
  • Outposts span the U.S. West—from Idaho to California, Washington, Colorado, and Texas—plus international work in France.
  • Uniquely, they pair in-house environmental expertise with self-performing construction, owning their own 'yellow iron' heavy equipment.
Culture + Values
100% Employee-Owned
Ownership Structure
The company is fully owned by its employees, fostering a strong sense of shared ownership and accountability.
80% Repeat Clients
Client Loyalty
80% of clients return for additional projects, reflecting high satisfaction and trust in the company's offerings.
Generous Time-Off Program
Employee Well-being
The company offers a comprehensive time-off program, emphasizing work-life balance and employee wellness.
  • Employee-owned, collaborative environment focused on delivering technical excellence, while having fun and genuinely enjoying what you do.
  • Smart, innovative thinkers who see every project as an opportunity.
  • The creators, the manic obsessives who know being the best is a journey, not the finish line.
  • Career growth supported by continued education and professional development.
  • Flexible work schedules, health & wellness reimbursements.
  • Community engagement through volunteering time and resources.
Environment + Sustainability
  • pre‑construction planning and BIM/pre‑fabrication reduce material waste and carbon footprint
  • industry‑leading BIM, procurement and pre‑fabrication efficiencies to lessen costs and environmental impact
  • first LEED Platinum certified project in California; expertise in new construction and retrofits targeting LEED standards
Inclusion & Diversity
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