Lead Project Controls

Position Summary

The project controls role involves working with multiple stakeholders to prepare, update, and review design and construction schedules in Primavera P6 and forecast and update cost projections. The qualified candidate will review change orders prepared by contractors and which may involve cost and time adjustments and gather schedule and cost project information and related owner tasks to translate the data to accurately reflect overall progress on the projects. Additional responsibilities include tracking and updating project cost information.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• 10-15 years of experience in developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience in collaborating and resolving project issues and working independently with minimal direction required.
• Experience with project schedule data export, databases, and customized reporting required.
• Experience with wastewater treatment and/or K-12 school experience preferred.
• Hands-on scheduling experience with Oracle Primavera P6 required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform schedule reviews and ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling required.
• Experience with presenting work products and facilitating work sessions preferred.

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.