Job Description
Project Controls Manager
Greater Houston Area - Project Mobilization Required
Were seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls function supporting industrial construction and EPC projects. This is a key leadership position responsible for planning, scheduling, cost controls, performance reporting, and developing a high-performing project controls team.
The Project Controls Manager will partner closely with Construction, Project Management, Finance, and other project stakeholders to drive consistent controls, provide visibility into project performance, and support successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Background
Greater Houston Area - Project Mobilization Required
Were seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls function supporting industrial construction and EPC projects. This is a key leadership position responsible for planning, scheduling, cost controls, performance reporting, and developing a high-performing project controls team.
The Project Controls Manager will partner closely with Construction, Project Management, Finance, and other project stakeholders to drive consistent controls, provide visibility into project performance, and support successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Project Controls team supporting construction and EPC projects.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost controls, forecasting, and performance measurement.
- Develop and maintain baseline and cost-loaded schedules.
- Lead progress updates, resource planning, and schedule analysis.
- Perform critical path, float path, and schedule variance analysis.
- Identify schedule risks and recommend recovery and mitigation strategies.
- Track quantities, labor hours, productivity, costs, and key performance indicators.
- Develop dashboards, executive reports, metrics, and project performance summaries.
- Partner with construction leadership to establish consistent project controls processes and procedures.
- Support project teams with cost management and execution planning.
- Provide senior-level project controls guidance across multiple projects.
- Lead, mentor, and develop project controls personnel.
- Coordinate with Finance and Accounting on project cost and financial reporting.
Preferred Background
- Significant project controls experience within industrial construction, engineering, or EPC environments.
- Strong hands-on planning and scheduling experience using Primavera P6.
- Experience leading or developing Project Controls teams.
- Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, cost management, forecasting, productivity tracking, and performance reporting.
- Experience supporting direct-hire construction projects is highly desirable.
- Exposure to projects spanning engineering/design through construction and full EPC execution.
- Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with conceptual and front-end project planning is a plus.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pasadena, TX |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Website | http://www.rwr.com |
About Company
When Richard, Wayne & Roberts began in 1979, our goal was to operate on a level of professionalism commensurate with that of the companies we work for. We strive to be a business partner, a resource our clients can turn to with confidence to fill key positions in their companies.
Based on our repeat business rate (more than 70 percent of our assignments come from existing clients), we have proven that we are a trustworthy partner. Our recruiters all specialize in a particular industry. Because they do, they know exactly where to start looking for qualified candidates. They also understand special terminology, grasp job requirements quickly, and can better evaluate candidates. Finally, they know what the salary structures are and can help you formulate competitive offers.
We dedicate our work to the development and success of the recruiters we hire, the clients we represent, and the candidates we serve. Richard, Wayne and Roberts' goal is to leave a legacy of lives more fulfilled by our commitment to each of our candidates' and clients' unique talents and needs.
With over 40 years of successful service as a professional search firm, RWR consistently ranks in the Top 5 Permanent Placement Recruiting Firms by the Houston Business Journal; and as one of the Best Professional Recruiting and Executive Search Firms in America, by Forbes.
We recruit on a local, national, and international basis as required for each client engagement.
We are client-focused, keeping you our top priority throughout the placement process.
As an external representative of your company, we assure all candidates are treated with honesty and respect throughout the job search process, and we pride ourselves on communicating feedback promptly.
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