Manager, Project Controls (Renewables Flex Power)

Engie; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 117,300 - 179,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office policy

Travel up to 15%

Competitive bonus plan

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Manager, Project Controls to lead and advance the Project Controls function within ENGIE's project portfolio. You will manage a team responsible for cost, schedule, risk, change, forecasting, contingency, and performance reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

You will partner with Project Delivery, Construction Management, Finance, Business Controls, Procurement, Engineering, and leadership to provide clear visibility into project performance and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and PMP is required.
• Extensive experience in project controls for energy, infrastructure, or construction.
• Proven leadership of project controls teams including cost controllers and schedulers.
• Hands-on expertise in cost, schedule, forecasting (EAC/ETC), risk and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Controllers and Schedulers.
• Oversee end-to-end project controls execution with credible forecasting.
• Validate baselines, forecasts, and critical path impacts; ensure data integrity.
• Partner with managers to identify risks and deliver early warnings.
• Establish governance, KPIs, and data quality standards across the portfolio.
• Drive process transformation and system integration for better reporting.
• Lead change across a matrixed organization through lifecycle stages.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Cost forecasting

Schedule forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

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

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP/ERP

Procore

Power BI

Excel

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Job description

What You Can Expect

At ENGIE, we accelerate the energy transition by delivering renewable energy, battery storage, and flexible power projects across North America. We need driven leaders who bring structure, clarity, and accountability to complex project delivery.

As Manager, Project Controls, you will lead and advance the Project Controls function within ENGIE North America’s project portfolio. You will manage and develop a team responsible for project cost, schedule, risk, change, forecasting, contingency, and performance reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

In this role, you will partner closely with Project Delivery, Construction Management, Finance, Business Controls, Procurement, Engineering, and leadership to provide clear and timely visibility into project performance. You will help project teams identify emerging cost and schedule concerns, evaluate potential impacts, validate forecasts, and take action before issues affect project outcomes.

This is an opportunity to strengthen and mature a growing Project Controls function. You will bring technical credibility to challenge assumptions, validate forecasts and project data, and drive more accurate, reliable outcomes - along with the leadership and change-management capability to improve processes, reporting, systems, and team performance.

You will play a critical role in strengthening project controls governance, improving data quality, and advancing ENGIE’s project controls capabilities - enabling better decision-making across the portfolio.

You're stepping into a function that is actively evolving - and will play a key role in defining what \"best-in-class\" looks like at ENGIE.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Controllers and Schedulers, building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement


• Oversee end-to-end project controls execution, with a strong emphasis on credible cost and schedule forecasting (EAC/ETC), performance tracking, and risk-informed decision-making


• Review and validate project baselines, forecasts, schedule updates, and critical path impacts, ensuring data integrity and proactively challenging assumptions where needed


• Partner with Project Managers and cross-functional leaders to identify emerging risks and trends, delivering clear early-warning insights and driving proactive course correction


• Establish and standardize project controls governance, including processes, reporting frameworks, KPIs, and data quality expectations across the portfolio


• Drive process transformation and system integration, improving reporting automation, tool adoption, and overall project controls maturity in a developing environment


• Lead change across a matrixed organization, influencing stakeholders and reinforcing consistent practices across the full lifecycle - from development through execution and closeout

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required


• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in project controls, project delivery, or complex capital projects in energy, infrastructure, or construction environments


• Proven experience leading and developing project controls teams, including cost controllers and schedulers


• Hands-on expertise in integrated project controls, including cost, schedule, forecasting (EAC/ETC), risk, and change management


• Demonstrated ability to own and validate project forecasts, challenge assumptions, and improve accuracy of cost and schedule outcomes


• Experience supporting projects in EPC or multi-contractor environments, with exposure to full project lifecycle delivery


• Proficiency with project controls systems such as Primavera P6, SAP (or ERP), Procore, Power BI, and Excel (Oracle Primavera Cloud is a plus), along with strong knowledge of scheduling, critical path analysis, and performance management


• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights, influence decisions across a matrixed organization, and drive continuous improvement in evolving environments

Additional Details

• This role is based in our Houston, TX office and is eligible for our in-office hybrid work policy


• Must be available to travel domestically up to 15% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips


• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $117,300 - $179,860 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well‑being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well‑being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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