Project Controls Lead — Large Capital Program (Remote)

PMA Consultants LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Consultants LLC is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, and risk analysis for a major capital project at San Francisco International Airport. You will manage the integrated schedule and budget across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The role requires proven experience with large-scale delivery methods, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and strong communication with executives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience on large, complex capital projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience with Progressive Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, or similar delivery methods, including GMP development and open-book pricing.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and integrated master scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
• Experience with PMIS such as e-Builder, Kahua, Procore, or similar.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including presenting project information to leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Experience supporting airport, aviation, public-agency, or similarly complex capital projects is preferred.
• AACE PSP/CCP/DRMP or PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule, including procurement, environmental reviews, permitting, long-lead equipment, construction, commissioning, and cutover.
• Maintain the master budget and cost plan; establish open-book cost development and design-to-budget procedures.
• Prepare independent cost estimates and schedule analyses; reconcile with Design-Builder at milestones.
• Evaluate early-work packages, GMPs, and final GMP for construction authorization.
• Manage risk register, contingency tracking, change control, and forecasting.
• Review invoices; monitor Not-to-Exceed amounts, cost-to-complete, and projected final cost.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and executive reports; maintain PMIS dashboards.
• Track supplier diversity participation and project performance metrics.
• Coordinate with project management, design, construction, procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Support controls through commissioning, cutover, stabilization, and closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Risk management

Forecasting

Communication

PMIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Finance, Accounting)

Tools

Primavera P6

e-Builder

Kahua

Procore

Job description

PMA Consultants LLC is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, and risk analysis for a major capital project at San Francisco International Airport. You will manage the integrated schedule and budget across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The role requires proven experience with large-scale delivery methods, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and strong communication with executives.