Manger Project Controls

12 Primoris Energy Services Corp; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a Manager of Project Controls to oversee and direct all project controls functions across projects in the U.S. The role requires developing controls strategies, managing a team of specialists, and ensuring cost and schedule adherence to support successful execution.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost forecasting, EVM, and detailed scheduling, with collaboration across PM, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project controls within construction, engineering, or energy sectors.
• At least 5 years in leadership/management of project controls.
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and cost management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project controls procedures, standards, and systems across projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of project controls specialists.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with critical path analysis.
• Manage budgeting and cost control including forecasting, variance analysis, and EV management.
• Prepare and present project performance reports to senior management.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Earned value management

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Cost management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview: Job Summary

The Manager of Project Controls will be responsible for overseeing and directing all project controls functions for Primoris Services Corporation projects, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support successful project execution. This role involves developing and implementing project controls strategies, managing a team of project controls professionals, and collaborating with project management to maintain cost and schedule adherence.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project controls procedures, standards, and systems across various projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of project controls specialists, including cost engineers, schedulers, and estimators.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and critical path analysis.
• Manage the project budgeting and cost control processes, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value management.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project performance reports, including progress updates, financial summaries, and risk assessments, to senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate project controls activities into overall project execution.
• Identify potential project risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry best practices, and contractual requirements related to project controls.
• Participate in project reviews and audits, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project controls function.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project controls within the construction, engineering, or energy sectors.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role within project controls.
• Proven expertise in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6) and cost management systems.
• Strong understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles and applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• PMP or AACE certification is highly desirable.

Company Overview

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct‑hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self‑performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start‑up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early‑stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on‑time, and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award‑winning safety programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential.

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, a innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

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