Construction Project Controls Lead

Cajun Industries, LLC

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading construction firm in Baton Rouge seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead project planning and coordination. Responsibilities include budget reviews, preparing project reports, and consulting with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage heavy workloads in diverse environments. This position requires physical capability and adaptability to varying site conditions, offering a critical role in ensuring project success.

Qualifications

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Proven ability to perform sedentary to heavy work.
Strong skills in communicating directions and safety policies.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and coordination of project activities.
Review project budgets to ensure adherence.
Prepare project reports analyzing labor hours and costs.
Consult with clients and vendors about cost issues.
Review material and labor requirements to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision making

Mathematical skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

The Project Controls Manager leads the the planning, directing, and coordination of activities within designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Provides analysis of reports, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services. Must learn and understand how to interpret safety hazards related to the work and effectively implement a construction strategy. The Project Controls Manager may be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
Reviews budget to determine whether or not project is performing work within budget
Prepare various project reports for management, client, or others to analyze labor hours, work performed, or other costs
Assist in planning, organizing, and scheduling work and determining cost effectiveness
Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss miscellaneous cost issues
Review material and labor requirements, equipment and production costs, performance requirements, and project schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy
Assist other workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
Will operate office equipment of all types
Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

Mental

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
Ability to use math/complete calculations
Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
Decision making skills necessary
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details