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Project Controls Manager Airport
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 149833 - 212719
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a large multi-year capital project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This position will lead project controls for the delivery of a new catering facility utilizing Progressive Design-Build.
The Project Controls Manager will provide independent cost schedule and risk analysis to support project decision-making throughout design procurement construction commissioning operational cutover and closeout.
Note: This opportunity is available at multiple 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.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule incorporating procurement environmental and regulatory reviews permitting long-lead equipment construction commissioning and operational cutover.
- Maintain the master budget and cost plan and establish procedures for open-book cost development and design-to-budget management.
- Prepare independent cost estimates and schedule analyses and lead reconciliation with the Design-Builder at established project milestones.
- Evaluate early-work packages work-package Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs) and the final GMP to support construction authorization.
- Manage the project risk register contingency and allowance tracking change control and forecasting.
- Review invoices and monitor phase-specific Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amounts cost-to-complete and projected final cost.
- Identify cost and schedule trends and potential impacts and provide recommendations for corrective action.
- Develop weekly monthly and executive-level reports and maintain project controls dashboards within the Project Management Information System (PMIS).
- Track and report supplier diversity participation and other required project performance metrics.
- Coordinate with project management design construction procurement and other stakeholders to support integrated project delivery.
- Support project controls activities through commissioning operational cutover stabilization and closeout.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- 10 years of project controls experience on large complex capital projects.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture Business Finance Accounting or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Experience with Progressive Design-Build CM-at-Risk or similar collaborative delivery methods including GMP development and open-book pricing.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and integrated master scheduling.
- Strong knowledge of cost management forecasting risk management and change control.
- Experience with a Project Management Information System (PMIS) such as e-Builder Kahua Procore or similar.
- Strong analytical and communication skills including the ability to present project information to leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Experience supporting airport aviation public-agency or similarly complex capital projects is preferred.
- AACE certification (PSP CCP or DRMP) or PMP certification is preferred.
$149833 - $212719 a year
The salary range for this position is $149833 to $212719.
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.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving written and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
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.
VEVRAA federal contractor.
Required Experience:
Manager
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.
