Program Controls Manager - Transmission & Distribution

SolveNow Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is seeking a Program Controls Manager in Fort Worth, Texas, responsible for leading and managing program controls functions across multiple projects. The role involves overseeing budget and schedule management, preparing detailed analyses, and ensuring alignment with company policies. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least seven years of project controls experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of direct project controls experience.
• Field experience in developing detailed construction schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all program controls functions.
• Prepare and present detailed schedule analyses.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project controls experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Job description

Job Openings Program Controls Manager - Transmission & Distribution

About the job Program Controls Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Job Title: Program Controls Manager

Job Summary: The Program Controls Manager is responsible for leading and managing the controls budget and schedule across multiple related projects within a larger program. This role oversees program controls systems, tools, processes, and staffing to ensure alignment with the Program Execution Plan (PgEP). The Program Controls Manager plays a critical role in delivering complex estimating, scheduling, cost control, earned value analysis, and progress reporting functions to internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all program controls functions, including cost, contract, WBS, schedule, and resource tracking.
• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of program controls reporting systems and tools.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all program controls practices.
• Prepare and present detailed schedule analyses, earned value reports, and cost forecasts.
• Assess impacts of design and construction changes on cost and schedule, and provide recommendations for resolution of complex issues.
• Manage development and maintenance of a management reporting data warehouse to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Direct schedule management activities using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.
• Lead estimating, project cost management, forecasting, and document control functions across the program.
• Oversee quality review of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Present cost management and forecasting reports to program stakeholders.
• Implement and manage risk management processes, identifying and mitigating potential project risks.
• Lead Interactive Program Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Ensure quality review and implementation of program execution manuals.
• Analyze program cost forecasts and evaluate performance against established schedules and key milestones.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Lead recruitment, development, training, retention, and performance evaluation of the program controls team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of direct project controls experience or experience managing industry-specific programs in project controls.
• Equivalent industry experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• Field experience developing detailed construction schedules and integrating them with engineering and procurement activities required.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Experience with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.