Program Controls Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Program Controls Manager based in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves managing the Controls budget and schedule within a client environment, ensuring quality in all controls practices, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with seven years of experience in project controls, and be proficient in Oracle Primavera P6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. A PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7 years of project controls experience or managing industry-specific programs.
• Field experience in creating detailed construction schedules.
• PMP or other equivalent PMI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Controls budget and schedule for a program.
• Develop proposals for new program opportunities.
• Lead Interactive Program Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Manage client relationships to develop business.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Program Controls Manager is responsible for managing the Controls budget and schedule of a portfolio and/or program within a client environment. This position is responsible for reporting systems, data integration and management, development of tools for the program, team development and management, client relationships, problem solving, and senior program leadership contributions. The Program Controls Manager is responsible for the successful execution of complex aspects of estimating, scheduling, cost control, earned value analysis and progress reporting to internal management and clients. The Program Controls Manager will direct the organization that provides reviews of the program's status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). Key duties include:

• Responsible for managing quality and consistency across all control's practices within the client's program and interface with the clients, attend program meetings, and create statistical reports for management on a recurring or as need basis.
• Manage and present detailed schedule and earned value analysis and assess the impacts(s) of design/construction changes and schedule alterations, provide direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of complex program schedule and cost issues.
• Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of a management reporting data warehouse to present valuable program controls reports and data.
• Lead and direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control across a program.
• Manage quality review of Earned Value Management system reporting.
• Lead quality review and present cost management and forecast reporting across the program to stakeholders.
• Implement and manage risk management process by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.
• Lead the Interactive Program Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Manage quality review and implementation of program execution manuals.
• Analyze program forecast project costs including performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers and contractors to develop additional business.
• Responsible for recruitment, development, training, retention, management, and evaluating performance of the program controls team.
• Develop proposals for new program opportunities across multiple industries in collaboration with the program management leadership team.
• Establish and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Contribute to the enterprise Program Controls community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years direct project controls experience or managing industry specific programs in project controls required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Field experience in facilitating and producing detailed construction schedules and interfacing those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities required.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Experience with Project Management Information System(s) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office.
• PMP or other equivalent PMI certifications are preferred