Manager - Project Controls

Holder Construction; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Manager to join our Project Controls team in Shippingport, PA. The role focuses on program cost projections, overseeing financial aspects of projects, and leading the accounting team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in construction management and 5–10 years of commercial construction experience. Strong communication, time management skills, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment are essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial construction experience.
• Proven experience as a Construction Program Manager.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute program cost projections and forecasting.
• Oversee program general conditions and cost projections.
• Lead the accounting team for timely owner billing.
• Manage change management processes and compliance.
• Develop reporting and metrics for change management.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance‑driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager to join our Project Controls team in our regional office in Shippingport, PA. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute program cost projections and forecasting, ensuring consistency in monthly program‑level cost/fee projections.
• Oversee program general conditions, cost projections, and manage project cash flow, including analysis of multiple components.
• Lead the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate owner billing, and oversee processes for reviews and billing submissions.
• Manage the check selection process and ensure proper payment release procedures.
• Lead the change management team to ensure timely submission of changes and compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop reporting and metrics to monitor the health of the change management backlog.
• Establish and implement scheduling processes and procedures, coordinating with the scheduling team for timely updates.
• Conduct time impact analysis and oversee schedule reviews.
• Develop and oversee document control processes for correspondence, drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee integration of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes as required.
• Assist in developing and monitoring processes for workflows such as RFIs, Submittals, Material Status, Design Management, Risk Management, Quality, and Closeout.
• Establish, monitor, and adapt processes for project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction field.
• 5–10 years of commercial construction experience.
• Proven experience as a Construction Program Manager.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Outstanding communication, time management, and computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.