Projects Control Manager
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.
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.
Salary Range:
$145K-$180K annually depending on experience
For more information please apply and/or email your resume to wasifc@selectek.net