Mgr - Project Controls

DPR Construction; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a seasoned Project Controls leader to manage controls on multiple projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management. Implement DPR’s controls methodologies and advise teams with timely data to guide decisions.

Responsibilities include setting up controls processes, developing budgets and forecasts, tracking performance, and delivering Monthly Status Reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in project controls, cost management, or scheduling in the construction industry.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees setup and implementation of project controls processes, tools, and reports on assigned projects by developing a Project Controls Plan.
• Develops and manages project budgets, forecasts, schedules, progress measurement, cost databases, benchmarking tools, and risk analyses.
• Monitors performance metrics and variance analyses, providing insight to project and client stakeholders.
• Leads development and presentation of Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and performance reviews.
• Coordinates data aggregation and reporting across multiple systems to provide consolidated project views.
• Manages project Controls Specialists and project team members on DPR standards and best practices.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Manages project controls disciplines on multiple projects or large single projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management. Implements DPR’s project controls methodologies and advises project teams on cost and schedule performance. Supports project executives and project managers with timely and accurate data to inform decision-making.

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Manages project controls disciplines on multiple projects or large single projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management. Implements DPR’s project controls methodologies and advises project teams on cost and schedule performance. Supports project executives and project managers with timely and accurate data to inform decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees setup and implementation of project controls processes, tools, and reports on assigned projects by developing a Project Controls Plan.
• Develops and manages project budgets, forecasts, schedules, progress measurement, cost databases, benchmarking tools, and risk analyses.
• Monitors performance metrics and variance analyses, providing insight to project and client stakeholders.
• Leads development and presentation of Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and performance reviews.
• Coordinates data aggregation and reporting across multiple systems to provide consolidated project views.
• Manages project Controls Specialists and project team members on DPR standards and best practices.
• Partners with scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance to ensure cost, invoicing and schedule alignment throughout project execution, and collaborates with project executives and owners to support consistent performance reporting and risk assessment on assigned projects.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

8–10 years of experience in project controls, cost management, or scheduling in the construction industry required.

Certifications And Licenses

Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), or equivalent preferred.

Anticipated Starting Pay Range

$134,000.00- $180,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.