Project Control Manager

PowerGrid Services; Garner (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support planning, monitoring, and reporting for our transmission line and substation portfolio. You will lead scheduling, budgeting, and cost reporting across multiple projects, partnering with PMs, field teams, and leadership.

The role emphasizes earned value management, KPI dashboards, and proactive risk management in a fast-paced power delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project controls experience in construction.
• 2+ years in power delivery, transmission, substation, or utility construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to set baselines and critical paths.
• Monitor schedule performance and flag delays or risks.
• Prepare schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and narratives.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Track costs against budgets and identify variances.
• Support cost reports and leadership dashboards.
• Assist in change orders and budget amendments.
• Implement Earned Value Management systems and metrics (CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC).
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc performance reports.
• Develop and maintain project control dashboards and KPI tracking.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Earned value

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Primavera Unifier

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the planning, monitoring, and reporting of construction projects across our transmission line and substation portfolio. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project controls within the power delivery or heavy civil construction industry and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.)
• Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to establish baseline schedules and identify critical path activities
• Monitor schedule performance and provide early identification of potential delays or schedule risks
• Prepare and issue schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and schedule narrative reports
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates
• Track and analyze project costs against approved budgets, identifying variances and trends
• Support the development of project cost reports and financial dashboards for leadership review
• Assist in the preparation and review of change orders and budget amendments

Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management systems across assigned projects
• Calculate and report key EVM metrics including CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC
• Provide actionable insights based on EVM data to project and executive leadership
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project performance reports
• Develop and maintain project control dashboards and KPI tracking tools
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project data, including progress updates, cost reports, and schedule narratives
• Support monthly owner reporting requirements and client deliverables
• Identify, document, and track project risks and opportunities
• Support the development of risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams
• Maintain project risk registers and facilitate risk review meetings
• Serve as a key liaison between project management, field operations, finance, and executive leadership
• Support project kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and client reviews
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior project controls staff as the team grows
• Work closely with estimating teams to ensure smooth handoff from bid to construction phase

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project controls experience in the construction industry
• 2+ years of experience specifically within power delivery, transmission, substation, or utility construction
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Strong working knowledge of cost management, scheduling, and earned value methodologies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with electric utilities or utility contractors
• Familiarity with transmission line and/or substation construction processes and workflows
• Knowledge of construction contract types (lump sum, unit price, T&M, etc.)
• Experience with project management platforms such as Procore, Primavera Unifier, or similar
• PMI-SP, PSP, EVP, or PMP certification is a plus
• Preferred: Powergrid Services Office — Garner, NC
• Remote work will be considered for highly qualified candidates
• Travel to project sites and client offices may be required (up to 25%)