Project Control Manager

Spencer Ogden; Hallam (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Project Controls Manager for a complex heavy civil infrastructure project in Nebraska. The role involves leading cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of project controls experience, especially within large construction environments, and are comfortable engaging with executive leadership.

This long-term assignment offers a chance to work on impactful projects alongside experienced professionals, emphasizing budget adherence and driving informed decisions in project execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Controls experience with a focus on cost controls.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects, preferably over $50M.
• Background in heavy civil, industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost tracking systems.
• Support Earned Value Management and project performance measurement.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with management, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control methodologies

Financial management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Change management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

EcoSys

Prism

Oracle

Job description

Duration: 20-22 month contract (likely to extend or convert)

About the Opportunity

An industry-leading specialty construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a large-scale heavy civil infrastructure project in Nebraska. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in project execution by leading cost controls, forecasting, financial reporting, and project performance tracking on a complex, multi-discipline construction project. Working closely with project leadership, field operations, and construction management teams, this position will help drive financial visibility, budget adherence, and informed decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Summary

The Project Controls Manager will lead all project cost control, forecasting, reporting, and financial tracking activities. This individual will serve as a key business partner to project leadership, ensuring accurate cost visibility and supporting proactive management of project performance.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in cost-focused project controls within heavy civil, industrial, energy, power, or infrastructure construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts across multiple construction scopes
• Develop, maintain, and manage project budgets and cost tracking systems
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance measurement
• Monitor project commitments, expenditures, and cost trends against budget forecasts
• Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for project leadership
• Track, analyze, and document change orders and project impacts
• Collaborate with project management, field leadership, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting
• Support cash flow forecasting and cost-to-complete projections
• Maintain project controls systems and ensure data integrity across reporting platforms
• Identify project risks and potential cost or schedule impacts, providing mitigation recommendations
• Deliver clear financial insights and reporting to support executive decision-making

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Controls experience, with a strong emphasis on cost controls
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects, preferably $50M+
• Background in heavy civil, industrial, energy, infrastructure, EPC, or power construction projects
• Strong knowledge of cost control methodologies, forecasting, budgeting, change management, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience working directly with field-based construction teams and project leadership
• Proficiency with project controls software such as Primavera P6, SAP, EcoSys, Prism, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Ideal Candidate

• Cost controls expert with a stronger focus on financial management than scheduling
• Experienced in complex, large-scale construction environments
• Comfortable interacting with both executive leadership and field operations teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently
• Background in industrial, power, energy, EPC, or heavy civil construction projects preferred

Location

• Long‑term project assignment (approximately 20–22 months)

If you're interested in taking ownership of project financial controls on a major infrastructure build while working alongside experienced construction professionals, we'd love to hear from you.