Project Controls Manager

Job Title: Controls Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Controls Manager to facilitate various construction stakeholders through the adherence of technical processes and manage projects from concept to implementation. The role requires leading weekly stakeholder meetings, providing technical support for SCADA systems, and collaborating with engineering and construction teams to enhance system performance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate various construction stakeholders through the adherence of technical related processes.
• Manage projects from concept to implementation, ensuring they meet specifications and standards.
• Lead weekly stakeholder meetings throughout multi-year projects.
• Provide technical support and guidance related to SCADA systems and data integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and other stakeholder teams to enhance system performance.
• Thoroughly document Lessons Learned and opportunities for Process Improvement.
• Travel for 1-2 weeks at a time, provided reasonable notice.
• Undertake additional duties as required, including commissioning.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Process Controls or Process Adherence.
• Project management experience with a client-facing focus.
• Experience with System Integration, Factory or Site Acceptance Testing, or QA/QC Processes.
• Prior Multi-Trade Commissioning experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Real-world experience applying Process Management (Controls).
• Field experience in the New Construction/Large Commercial Construction Industry.
• Certification or credential in SCADA or software control platform.

Work Environment

The position is onsite in Washington, D.C., with travel to client sites nationwide, accounting for up to 25% travel time. Travel expenses are covered. Join a small start-up company that is continuing to grow.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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