Project Controls Manager

Selectek, Inc.

Acworth, GA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Automation, Baseline Schedule, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Capital Project, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Projection, Change Control, Change Management, Cleanroom, Coaching, Commissioning, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Cost Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Data Modeling, Documentation, Earned Value Management (EVM), Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Finance, Forecasting, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Project Control, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Semiconductors, Standards Strategy, Strategic Planning, Tableau, Team Lead/Manager, Telecommunications Industry, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Acworth, GA

POSTED

14 days ago

We have an immediate need for a Project Controls Manager for our client who is a leader in the Telecommunications industry. This is a fully remote opportunity.

The Project Controls Manager will be tasked to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, change, and risk management on complex, fast-paced capital projects. You will manage and mentor a team of cost and scheduling professionals, set project controls strategy and standards, and partner closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure predictable performance and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities:

Lead Project Controls across cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control/analysis, planning & scheduling, and performance reporting for assigned project(s).
Own Baselines: Develop, gain approval for, and manage the cost baseline (WBS/CBS), schedule baseline (IMS), and change control processes.
Develop & Present Forecasts: Build robust cost and schedule forecasts, cash flow curves, and staffing plans; present performance, trends, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership and the client.
EVM & Performance Management: Establish and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) where required, including CPI/SPI, variance analysis, TCPI, and recovery actions.
Change Management: Chair change control, quantify/price changes, assess schedule and cost impacts, and maintain auditable documentation.
Risk Management: Lead integrated risk managementfacilitate risk workshops, maintain the risk register, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses (cost/schedule risk, Monte Carlo), and drive mitigation plans.
Estimate Development: Oversee development of Class 35 estimates; validate scope, quantities, unit rates, indirects, escalation, and contingency.
Integrated Scheduling: Direct creation and maintenance of resource-loaded Level 14 schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project), critical path analysis, and what?if/impact assessments.
Commercial Support: Review contract terms for controls requirements; support negotiations, claims, and change/dispute resolution with thorough, data-driven substantiation.
Governance & Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly reports (cost, schedule, cash flow, risk, change log, S?curves, KPIs) and ensure compliance with Amentum procedures and client requirements.
Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and mentor project controls staff; set standards, coach for quality, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Interface: Collaborate with client representatives, EPC partners, trade contractors, OEMs, and internal disciplines to align scope, priorities, and execution strategies.

Required:

Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or international equivalent).
Experience: 10+ years of progressive project controls experience on heavy civil, industrial, hyperscale data center, semiconductor fab, or advanced manufacturing projects; at least 3+ years leading a project controls team.
Technical Mastery:
- Cost: WBS/CBS development, budgeting, forecasting, variance/trend analysis, cash flow, contingency management.
- Schedule: Baseline development, resource loading, critical path, progress measurement, recovery planning.
- Change & Risk: Formal change control, impact analysis, qualitative/quantitative risk, mitigation planning.
- Reporting: Executive-ready dashboards, narratives, and KPIs (CPI, SPI, ETC/EAC, TCPI, float).
Tools: Strong proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6 (or equivalent), Procore and advanced Excel.
Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to brief executives and lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
EPC/EPCM Processes: Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover work processes

Preferred:

Certification: AACE International Certified Cost Professional (CCP) strongly preferred; PSP, EVP, or PMP a plus.
Mission?Critical Experience: Hyperscale data centers or semiconductor fabs (cleanroom protocols, tool install, CSA/MEP sequencing) strongly preferred.
EVM Compliance: Experience implementing/maintaining ANSI/EIA?748 compliant EVM systems for large capital projects.
Data & Automation: Power BI/Tableau dashboarding, data modeling, and scripting (e.g., Python/Power Query) for controls automation.

About the Company

Selectek, Inc.

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