Project Controls Lead - Energy and Industrial Projects

Sargent & Lundy

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 109,410 - 168,770

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee project control functions within a Project Management Office. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in capital projects, ideally in energy transmission. You'll lead a team, develop best practices, and ensure quality deliverables while collaborating closely with clients. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation, reflecting the commitment to employee satisfaction and well-being.

Qualifications

Minimum ten years of capital project experience, preferably in energy transmission.
Direct Project Controls experience is required.
Experience managing multiple complex projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead all project controls functions in a PMO.
Develop and maintain project control best practices.
Report project financials and status to stakeholders.
Mentor and train Project Controls staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Earned Value Management

Advanced MS Excel

Communication

Risk identification

Cost management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

PowerBI

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, allowing you to work remotely for two days.

This role will lead all project controls functions within a Project Management Office (PMO) supporting energy and industrial Capital Projects. The role will guide project controls personnel, including cost engineers, scheduling staff, and financial administrative staff. The work will include collaboration with PMO team members, such as Project Managers and Program Managers, and direct interface with client management and site personnel.

The Project Controls Manager will:

Be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and management of capital projects processes, procedures, and administrative services to ensure the Project Controls functions are delivered with consistency and quality
Collaborate with the PMO team to achieve the client’s business objectives
Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Project Controls best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to:

Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting
Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting
Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation

Report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans
Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable
Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to PMO and client leadership
Ensure the success of the Project Controls staff through mentoring and training
There is the potential for you to travel to client offices or site locations, as required

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

Ten or more years of total Capital Project experience, preferably in the energy transmission and distribution industry
A minimum of years of direct Project Controls experience
Bachelor of science degree with emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; preferably from an ABET Accredited program
Expert in Earned Value Management and the application of Project Controls methodologies
Comfortable in a project leadership role and making decisions concerning project budget and schedule
Experience in managing multiple complex projects with full responsibility for the project controls functions
Prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact on the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
Committed to delivering high-quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
Working knowledge of MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and PowerBI

Valued but not required skills and experience:

Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
Familiarity with finance and accounting systems, preferably SAP and Powerplan
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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