Lead Project Controls Manager Pharma/Industrial Construction

Currie & Brown; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Lead Project Controls Manager to join our North Carolina team. You will provide construction cost control expertise, including estimation, procurement, cost planning, and performance tracking across major projects.

The role requires mentoring a team and delivering high-quality services to clients, including pharmaceutical or industrial process projects. Expect collaboration with project leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, quantity surveying, or other relevant field.
• 12+ years’ experience in a cost engineer or project controls role on large complex construction projects.
• Background in pharmaceutical projects or industrial process is required.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong time management, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of budgets and track project costs.
• Assist with change management, estimate impacts and contingency drawdown.
• Review monthly cost reporting and budget reconciliations.
• Develop risk registers and track impacts.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and monitoring.
• Review contractor/consultant invoices and cost breakdowns.
• Support client account management and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Currie & Brown is seeking a Lead Project Controls Manager to join our North Carolina team. You will provide construction cost control expertise, including estimation, procurement, cost planning, and performance tracking across major projects.

The role requires mentoring a team and delivering high-quality services to clients, including pharmaceutical or industrial process projects. Expect collaboration with project leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.