Project Controls Manager
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Project Controls Manager provides leadership and oversight for integrated project controls execution across large-scale capital programs and mega-project environments. This role is responsible for managing cost controls scheduling forecasting Earned Value Management (EVM) risk analysis change management and performance reporting to support consistent data-driven project delivery.
Working closely with project leadership EPC contractors and cross-functional stakeholders the Project Controls Manager establishes and maintains project controls standards governance procedures performance baselines and reporting frameworks aligned with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and EVM principles. Responsibilities include overseeing resource-loaded schedules forecasting trend analysis contractor performance and executive reporting to support proactive risk mitigation and strategic decision-making.
The ideal candidate possesses strong experience supporting multi-billion-dollar industrial semiconductor energy or EPC mega-projects with expertise in Primavera P6 critical path methodology (CPM) forecasting integrated project controls systems and contractor oversight within complex matrix organizations.
Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidates experience skills and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.
Organizational Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Define and lead the project controls strategy ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and capital program priorities.
- Establish implement and continuously improve project controls standards governance procedures reporting frameworks and methodologies related to cost management scheduling forecasting change control and risk management.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to project leadership and executive stakeholders regarding project performance risk exposure resource planning forecasting and cost-schedule alignment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through benchmarking lessons learned performance analysis and implementation of industry best practices.
- Ensure project controls processes are aligned with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated project delivery methodologies.
Project Controls Management
- Lead the planning execution and oversight of cost controls scheduling forecasting earned value management (EVM) change management and risk management functions across large-scale capital projects and mega-project programs.
- Oversee baseline development resource-loaded schedules cost forecasting trend analysis variance reporting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting to support proactive data-driven decision-making.
- Guide the integration of procurement contract management accounting and project controls systems within established Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) frameworks.
- Champion the implementation and optimization of industry-leading project controls systems and software platforms including Primavera P6 ERP systems and cost management tools.
- Ensure high-quality development and evaluation of cost estimates schedule logic critical path analysis and scenario planning across all project phases.
- Monitor project performance indicators including SPI CPI LPI schedule trends and contractor performance metrics to identify risks deviations and corrective actions.
- Support project controls governance contractor oversight change control processes and contingency management across complex matrix organizations and EPC environments.
Team Development & Operational Excellence
- Lead mentor and develop multidisciplinary Project Controls teams while promoting a culture of accountability collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
- Oversee resource planning workload prioritization and project controls support across multiple concurrent programs and project teams.
- Facilitate coordination between project teams contractors consultants and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistency in reporting forecasting and project controls execution.
Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Deliver executive-level reporting related to project health schedule and cost performance forecasting risk mitigation strategies and overall program status.
- Lead project performance reviews with internal and external stakeholders ensuring transparency alignment and accountability across all levels of project delivery.
- Translate complex project controls data and trend analyses into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership decision-making.
- Represent the organization in audits governance reviews and stakeholder meetings related to project controls performance and compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Quantity Surveying or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive Project Controls experience supporting large-scale industrial engineering or capital projects.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary Project Controls teams and enterprise-level project controls functions.
- Proven experience supporting multi-billion-dollar mega-projects within semiconductor oil & gas energy EPC or industrial environments.
- Strong expertise in Primavera P6 Earned Value Management (EVM) forecasting critical path methodology (CPM) cost engineering and integrated project controls systems.
- Experience developing and managing resource-loaded schedules performance baselines trend analysis and executive reporting.
- Proven ability to oversee EPC contractors change management processes and project controls governance in complex matrix organizations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex project data into executive-level insights and recommendations.
$149754 - $187139 a year
The salary range for this position is $149754 to $187139.
A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons including but not limited to the individuals scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
Location and Commitments
- Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time.
- Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please note that physical requirements may vary based on client needs.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs.
- Ability to adjust focus especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
- Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.
- May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or overhead.
About PMA
At PMA employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity diversity and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding long-term careers at PMA and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized celebrated and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes the profession and yourself PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits wellness programs for you and your family and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a Best Place to Work.
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including medical prescription dental vision time off with pay 401(k) with company match life disability and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression) disability national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
EOE including persons with disabilities and veterans.
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About Company
PMA excels in the field of project management. Let our team of listeners and problem solvers work with you to provide the best project management solutions.
