Manager - Project Controls

Rosendin Electric, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

401 K

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc is seeking a Manager of Project Controls to lead a regional team, bridge planning with field execution, and standardize controls across complex projects. You will mentor engineers and data specialists while driving adoption of core processes and tools.

You will collaborate with regional directors and project executives to ensure scope clarity, risk awareness, and robust WBS integrity from pursuit to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls or construction operations, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead audits, mentor junior staff, and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead advisor and regional implementation lead for project controls tactics, ensuring standards are consistently applied across complex and high-visibility projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Controls Leads to align on rollout priorities, support field needs, and drive adoption of core processes.
• Partner with Regional Directors, Project Executives, and Preconstruction teams to embed scope clarity, risk awareness, and WBS integrity from pursuit through execution.
• Coach Project Controls Leads, Engineers, and Data Specialists in daily execution, tool usage, and reporting workflows.
• Facilitate job startup planning sessions, progress review meetings, and post-mortem evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Support issue resolution and escalate challenges impacting planning, tracking, or scope definition.
• Lead regional training efforts and pilot adoption of AI tools or digital solutions that support controls innovation.
• Represent PCG in regional leadership discussions and contribute to enterprise tactic development.

Skills

Audits

Mentoring

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

WBS design

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle

P6

Power BI

Smartsheet

Procore

Job description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best.

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

Manager, Project Controls

The Manager, Project Controls is a strategic leader within Rosendin’s Project Controls Group (PCG), responsible for overseeing a team of professionals and leading the regional and enterprise-level implementation of project controls processes and tools across Rosendin’s most complex projects. This role ensures the successful execution of project controls by bridging tactical planning with field execution, driving standards, mentoring teams, resolving implementation challenges, and delivering project performance insights. Working closely with Project Controls Leads and Project Controls Engineers, the Manager ensures consistency in planning, tracking, and reporting practices across all phases of project execution. With significant autonomy, this role focuses on cross-functional coordination, strategic oversight, and continuous improvement. The Manager also supports field teams directly while serving as a liaison between regional leadership and the PCG, building regional capabilities and driving standardization and excellence in project controls practices.

What You’ll Do

• Act as lead advisor and regional implementation lead for project controls tactics, ensuring standards are consistently applied across complex and high-visibility projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Controls Leads to align on rollout priorities, support field needs, and drive adoption of core processes.
• Partner with Regional Directors, Project Executives, and Preconstruction teams to embed scope clarity, risk awareness, and WBS integrity from pursuit through execution.
• Coach Project Controls Leads, Engineers, and Data Specialists in daily execution, tool usage, and reporting workflows.
• Facilitate job startup planning sessions, progress review meetings, and post-mortem evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Support issue resolution and escalate challenges impacting planning, tracking, or scope definition.
• Lead regional training efforts and pilot adoption of AI tools or digital solutions that support controls innovation.
• Represent PCG in regional leadership discussions and contribute to enterprise tactic development.

What You Bring To Us

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls or construction operations, including supervisory responsibilities.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Proven ability to lead audits, mentor junior staff, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Expert-level understanding of WBS design, planning principles, and project controls systems.
• Proven success managing large-scale or complex projects with rigorous planning and reporting needs.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and work across field, engineering, and corporate stakeholders.
• Proficient with enterprise project controls platforms (e.g., Oracle, P6, Power BI, Smartsheet, Procore).
• Clear communication and facilitation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Travel

0 – 25%

Working Conditions

General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Noise level is usually low to medium. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Your Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 3 days of paid sick leave each year
• 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
• 3 days of paid Jury Duty
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation