Manager Project Controls

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Robust wellness program

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Performance or safety bonus program

Job summary

Matrix in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost control, scheduling, and field coordination across EPC projects. Travel to site locations is required with per diem per company policy.

The role emphasizes developing tools to forecast costs, manage change orders, and interface with client project controls. A BS degree in Engineering/Construction Management and 10+ years in EPC project controls are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant Project Controls / Project Management experience for EPC projects.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction practices, sequencing and scheduling.
• Experience managing multiple groups and working with weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; good computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, Estimating systems, and Primavera scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of all change order estimating, cost control, cost reporting, and scheduling.
• Ensure that a system is developed and put in operation that provides management the required tools to manage EPC / large capital projects to satisfy the client’s reporting needs.
• Development of the cost and work breakdown structure that ties the estimating process into the cost tracking / cost reporting and scheduling / resource planning systems, trend/forecast cost and schedule changes.
• Development of system tools to forecast cost and track changes from conceptual estimates through the completion of the projects.
• Interface with the client’s Project Controls Group to provide required cost and schedule reports.
• Utilize internal company systems and client systems for cost data.
• Interface with corporate office to define site projects reporting structure and monthly reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Leadership/Supervisory

Communication skills

Scheduling

Cost control

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

Estimating systems

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Controls Manager will report directly to the Projects Group Manager and is responsible for the supervision of Cost Control, Scheduling, and Field Coordinators.

Travel Requirements: Must be willing and able to travel to assigned project site locations as required. Per diem will be provided for eligible travel assignments in accordance with company policy.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of all change order estimating, cost control, cost reporting, and scheduling.
• Ensure that a system is developed and put in operation that provides management the required tools to manage EPC / large capital projects to satisfy the client’s reporting needs.
• Development of the cost and work breakdown structure that ties the estimating process into the cost tracking / cost reporting and scheduling / resource planning systems, trend/forecast cost and schedule changes.
• Development of system tools to forecast cost and track changes from conceptual estimates through the completion of the projects.
• Interface with the client’s Project Controls Group to provide required cost and schedule reports.
• Utilize internal company systems and client systems for cost data.
• Interface with corporate office to define site projects reporting structure and monthly reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant Project Controls / Project Management experience for EPC projects.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction practices, sequencing and scheduling.
• Experience managing multiple groups and working with weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; good computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, Estimating systems, and Primavera scheduling software.
• Varying work schedule and occasional overtime may be required.

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package

• medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• disability benefits
• life and AD&D insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• robust wellness program
• adoption assistance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• performance or safety bonus program

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.