Program Controls Manager

This position requires controls knowledge and expertise in the discipline of program and project controls and a solid level of understanding of construction industry best practices and means and methods. This position will assist in the definition of the program and project controls based on client/program-specific requirements – including strategy/approach, Controls Plan, and policies and procedures. Lead a team of experts in controls in accordance with the Controls Plan on the program and project-level.

Preferred candidate locations - Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, or Austin.

Essential Duties of Position

• Oversee the development, setup, verification and implementation of the program/project controls systems and tools related to all control disciplines.
• Lead the project controls team in the resolution of program issues and problems.
• Coordinate review of the project/program controls approach with the client’s leadership staff.
• Establish in coordination with other stakeholders reporting formats and setup of the control system.
• Establish and analyze the program/project key performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards to ensure consistent reporting of accurate information.
• Develop and monitor compliance with controls related policies and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management.
• MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience related to program-and project-level controls on major construction programs. Demonstrated track record of success with progressively higher levels of responsibility.
• Established track record of leading effective controls teams.
• Must understand construction means and methods.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several assignments.
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost control, scheduling and schedule management, risk, and document management principles.
• Excellent professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Solid technical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve client goals.
• Ability to effectively participate in and facilitate group meetings.