Construction Project Controls Manager - Cost Control & Planning

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits (HSA/FSA)

Employer‑Paid Disability

Employer‑Paid Life Insurance

Generous PTO

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance: Critical Illness/

Voluntary Insurance: Accident

Wellness Program

Job summary

EPI Power, LLC, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, seeks a Project Controls Manager — Cost Control & Planning to oversee scheduling, cost control, and risk management on data-center projects. The role requires collaboration with project teams and weekly schedule updates, with potential relocation for future opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction project management or cost control, a related bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction project management, scheduling, or cost controls.
• LEAN principles experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor compliance with project scheduling, quality control, and reporting requirements.
• Create, monitor, and manage project financials and cost reporting.
• Ensure project schedule is updated weekly; identify and address long‑lead items; discuss with project leadership as needed.
• Review schedule updates and status, cost updates, and cost projections with project teams.
• Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope; coordinate with project team members.
• Collaborate with project team to implement and monitor compliance of the project quality control plan and related programs.
• Assess workflows and systems to maximize utilization; identify process enhancements.
• Attend and lead regular project meetings.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts (preliminary schedule, constructability issues).
• Partner with project team to implement and execute project goals.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with all personnel.
• Identify and approve value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

EPI Power is hiring a Project Controls Manager — Cost Control & Planning to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for actively managing project risk while collaborating with project teams. The Project Controls Manager closely monitors project cost, progress, scheduling, and quality including scopes of work and forecast completion. The ideal candidate is open to relocating for future project needs.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday - Saturday.

EPI Power, LLC ("EPI") is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry‑leading electrical construction solutions on a fast‑track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and monitor compliance with project scheduling, quality control, and reporting requirements
• Create, monitor, and manage project financials and cost reporting
• Ensure project schedule is updated weekly; identify and address long‑lead items; discuss with project leadership as needed
• Review schedule updates and status, cost updates, and cost projections with project teams
• Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope; coordinate and communicate with applicable project team members
• Collaborate with project team to implement and monitor compliance of the project quality control plan and related programs
• Assess and monitor established workflows and/or systems to ensure maximum utilization across platforms; identify and initiate process enhancements
• Attend and lead regular project meetings
• Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, detect constructability issues)
• Partner with project team to implement and execute project goals
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process
• Identify and approve value engineering and scope reduction opportunities within delegated authority

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in construction project management, project scheduling, or cost controls
  • LEAN principles experience is a plus
  • An industry‑related bachelor’s degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Skills:
  • Project management and analytical skills
  • Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
  • Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized and a high attention to detail
  • Strong relationship‑building skills
• Technology:
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with industry‑related software such as Bluebeam and Procore
  • Ability to learn specific job‑related software upon hire

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax‑Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Programs
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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