Manager Project Controls

Matrix Service Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Job summary

Matrix Service Co is seeking a Site Based Project Controls Manager for our Virginia-based projects. The role leads cost control, scheduling, earned value, and related analytics with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires 10+ years in project controls for industrial work, strong communication skills, and ability to travel as needed. Expect collaboration across accounting, finance, and field teams to drive reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant Project Controls experience for industrial projects.
• Interpreting contract terms and exhibits for client/project needs.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction practices, sequencing, scheduling.
• Deadline-driven environment experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Familiarity with Penta Accounting software is a plus.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute cost control, reporting, change management and scheduling.
• Maintain project cost/work breakdown structures for forecasting and reporting.
• Forecast quantities, hours, costs, and durations; track variance from kickoff to close-out.
• Coordinate project change management reporting and analysis.
• Support periodic project reviews, reports and presentations.
• Interface with client Project Controls and Project Management teams to align reporting.
• Oversee quantity management consolidation and reporting with Field Engineering and planners.
• Utilize internal and client data systems for consolidation, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform field audits, validate progress, sequencing, and variances.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, HSE and home office teams on reporting standards.

Skills

Project controls

Communication skills

Leadership

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Penta Accounting

Job description

Matrix Project Services
Emporia, VA 23847, USA

Description

Job Summary

The Site Based Project Controls Manager is responsible for the development, execution, and supervision of the Cost Control, Progress and Performance (Earned Value), Project Scheduling, and assigned department personnel. The Project Controls Manager will report to Project Management and Department Functional lead.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represents 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 cost control, reporting, change management, scheduling, and underlying procedures and systems and tools.
• Ensures proper systems are developed, maintained, and employed that provides internal and external project and operational management the required data and tools to analyze, report, and communicate project risk.
• Develops and maintains project specific cost and work breakdown structure that converts the estimating data into a work breakdown structure for cost control, analysis, forecasting, reporting, scheduling alignment, resource planning systems, change management, and quantity management as well as project-based ad-hoc reporting.
• Assists in the development of project specific tools to forecast quantities, hours, cost, and durations, as well as track changes from estimate variance from project kick-off through project close-out.
• Assists in the project set-up and close-out work process to ensure adherence to Company standards and contractual requirements.
• Coordinates project change management reporting and analysis.
• Assists with weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reviews and reporting, supporting the Project Controls team in preparation for project reviews, reports, and presentations.
• Participates in project-level revenue recognition exercises, ensuring compliance and practices are aligned with accounting and project controls functional processes and procedures.
• Participates in preparation of monthly and quarterly project reviews and associated reporting.
• Interfaces with the client’s Project Controls and Project Management personnel to establish and adhere to required project reporting.
• Oversees the quantity management consolidation and reporting process with Field Engineering, Work Package Planners, discipline supervision, and project management for progressing, forecasting, and monitoring and reporting of progress and quantities.
• Utilizes both internal company systems and client systems for data consolidation, analysis, and reporting.
• Performs field audits, evaluates and confirms progress, schedule sequencing, and quantity installation, as well as project variances.
• Interfaces with interdepartmental (Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, HSE, etc.) and home office personnel to define and support project reporting standards and reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of relevant Project Controls experience for Industrial engineering and construction projects.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to client and project requirements.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction practices, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Comfortable working within deadline driven environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Familiarity with Penta Accounting software is a plus.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

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At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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