Project Controls Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Project Controls Manager in the United States.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful execution of large-scale construction and engineering projects by driving discipline, accuracy, and visibility across cost, schedule, and performance metrics. You will oversee project controls functions while providing leadership and guidance to a team of specialists, ensuring alignment with project execution plans and contractual requirements. The position combines technical expertise with strong coordination and leadership responsibilities, acting as a key advisor to project management teams. You will help establish and maintain project baselines, monitor performance, and proactively identify risks and variances. Operating in a fast-paced, field-connected environment, this role requires close collaboration across engineering, construction, and commercial teams. It is well suited for someone who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys both hands-on analysis and team leadership.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading project controls activities and ensuring effective cost and schedule management across major projects, including:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive project controls plans as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Establishing and maintaining cost, schedule, and commercial baselines, ensuring accurate tracking against project performance.
• Setting up and managing project control systems, including Work Breakdown Structures and coding structures for accurate reporting and governance.
• Monitoring project performance, analyzing cost and schedule variances, and recommending mitigation strategies to project leadership.
• Providing technical leadership, coaching, and supervision to a team of project controls specialists.
• Supporting risk identification, performance reporting, and project forecasting activities.
• Collaborating closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment across all project phases.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and internal project control standards.

Requirements

This role requires strong experience in project controls within construction or engineering environments, along with leadership capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical contracting, MEP coordination, or large-scale construction project environments.
• Strong expertise in cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and project baseline development.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor project controls teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience analyzing variances and developing actionable mitigation plans.
• Strong understanding of project execution planning, work breakdown structures, and control systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments with flexible schedules and occasional travel (25–50%).

Benefits

• Competitive, merit-based compensation aligned with performance
• Flexible and robust benefits package for employees and their families
• Strong focus on career development and internal growth opportunities
• Access to continued education and professional development programs
• Health, wellness, and family support benefits as part of a comprehensive package
• Inclusive, values-driven workplace culture focused on employee well-being
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact engineering and construction projects
• Recognition and reward system for high performers