Project Controls Services Manager

Zachry Holdings, Inc

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Baseline Scheduleunmatched
    • Business Practicesunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cost Forecastingunmatched
    • Cost Reportingunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Controlunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Staff Developmentunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

    Description

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Project Controls Leadership

    • Lead Planning, Cost, Scheduling, and Change Management teams and oversee day‑to‑day operations.
    • Manage staffing, performance reviews, talent planning, and employee development.
    • Ensure accurate project progress measurement, earned value tracking, and cost code time‑charging.

    Cost & Forecasting

    • Oversee weekly and monthly cost reporting, including projections and variance analysis.
    • Ensure proper application of Standard Cost Codes and consistent cost system utilization.
    • Support commercial analysis and contract compliance needs.

    Planning & Scheduling

    • Ensure schedule baseline, updates, and re‑baselines are timely and accurate.
    • Verify scheduling RBPs and SOPs are implemented.
    • Ensure weekly and monthly schedule deliverables are met and archived.

    Change Management

    • Review all change orders and backcharges prior to submission to client or vendors.
    • Ensure adherence to corporate guidelines for change management workflows.

    Quantities, AWP & Progress Tracking

    • Ensure implementation of Advance Work Packaging (AWP).
    • Oversee engineering quantity takeoffs, electronic downloads, and material quantity validation.
    • Maintain systems for tracking install quantities vs. estimated quantities.
    • Establish and maintain the project progress baseline.

    Reporting & Communication

    • Produce and review all weekly/monthly internal and external reporting, including progress curves, commodity curves, photos, and written narratives.
    • Attend and present at cost reviews, client meetings, change order meetings, war rooms, and executive reviews.
    • Serve as primary point of contact for project audits.

    Risk & Opportunity

    • Lead development and execution of risk identification and measurement activities.
    • Manage specialized risk analyses as required.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Project Controls Manager is responsible for providing project leadership with accurate and timely information related to quantities, earned value progress, cost, forecasts, and schedule performance to support strong decision-making. This role oversees all major project control functions-including Planning, Cost, Scheduling, and Change Management-to ensure consistent implementation of corporate processes, reports, and systems.

    PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVE

    • Maintain oversight of cost, schedule, change management, and quantity tracking processes.
    • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of project reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
    • Lead effective implementation of corporate Responsible Business Practices (RBPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    • Support risk identification, evaluation, and reporting for the project.
    • Ensure project teams understand and comply with contractual requirements.
    • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Project Controls staff.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

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