AESC | Project Controls Manager

Intelligent Employment; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery technology company seeks a Project Controls Manager for its gigafactories in Kentucky. This role involves managing project controls estimation, cost management, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects effectively and efficiently. Candidates should possess a strong background in large-scale construction projects and demonstrate excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge on Civil, Structural, and Mechanical scopes is a bonus.
• Willingness to travel for work (approx. 50% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls estimation, schedule, and cost management teams.
• Support project teams on change management and mitigate project risks.
• Develop and implement cost management tools and dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Critical thinking

Decision making

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or engineering

Job description

AESC is the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer with battery plants in Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of history in constructing theUSA's highest profile gigafactoriesin Kentucky and South Carolina.

As Project Controls Manager you will lead the project controls estimation, schedule, and cost management teams on large scale Infrastructure projects on Cost. You will manage high performing teams working cross functionally with project execution, finance, construction engineering, and facilities teams while ensuring your teams are delivering best value to all.

• Estimation: Further development of estimation program and tools. Perform Deep dive reviews with estimators and project teams, understanding cost drivers and drive opportunities for value engineering
• Cost Management: Continue development and implementation of cost management tools including approved budget, total commitments, cost incurred, and invoiced costs. Work closely with project teams to forecast project costs during project execution.
• Change Management: Support project teams on change management, develop processes to streamline information flow and secure timely approvals from management.
• Communication: Lead development of dashboards and applications for improved communication for various levels of management.
• Risk Assessment: Work with key stakeholders to identify project risks and support those teams through the mitigation process
• Scheduling: Further develop project scheduling program. Perform deep dive reviews with project schedulers and project teams.

Background & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related fields, or the equivalent in experience
• Master’s degree in any business, finance, economics or engineering a bonus
• 10+ years of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills using Microsoft Applications
• Advanced knowledge and proven delivery on Civil, Structural, and Architectural, Mechanical, electrical, life safety and controls scopes, bonus if specific to manufacturing processes
• Willingness to get your hands dirty as needed to complete objectives and lead your times through challenging projects
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
• Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring innovative ideas and willingness to continuously learn
• Capacity to work on demanding projects in high stress environments
• Willing to travel for work (approx. 50% of the time)

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Critical thinking
• Decision making
• Adaptability
• Resourcefulness