Project Controls Manager

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.)
• Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to establish baseline schedules and identify critical path activities
• Monitor schedule performance and provide early identification of potential delays or schedule risks
• Prepare and issue schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and schedule narrative reports

Cost Management & Budgeting

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates
• Track and analyze project costs against approved budgets, identifying variances and trends
• Support the development of project cost reports and financial dashboards for leadership review
• Assist in the preparation and review of change orders and budget amendments

Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management systems across assigned projects
• Calculate and report key EVM metrics including CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC
• Provide actionable insights based on EVM data to project and executive leadership

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project performance reports
• Develop and maintain project control dashboards and KPI tracking tools
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project data, including progress updates, cost reports, and schedule narratives
• Support monthly owner reporting requirements and client deliverables

Risk Management

• Identify, document, and track project risks and opportunities
• Support the development of risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams
• Maintain project risk registers and facilitate risk review meetings

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key liaison between project management, field operations, finance, and executive leadership
• Support project kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and client reviews
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior project controls staff as the team grows
• Work closely with estimating teams to ensure smooth handoff from bid to construction phase

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project controls experience in the construction industry
• 2+ years of experience specifically within power delivery, transmission, substation, or utility construction
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Strong working knowledge of cost management, scheduling, and earned value methodologies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with electric utilities or utility contractors
• Familiarity with transmission line and/or substation construction processes and workflows
• Knowledge of construction contract types (lump sum, unit price, T&M, etc.)
• Experience with project management platforms such as Procore, Primavera Unifier, or similar

PMI-SP, PSP, EVP, or PMP certification is a plus