Project Controls Manager

Progressive / SThree Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group in the Greater Baton Rouge, LA area seeks a Project Controls Manager for large capital projects. Onboarding/training will occur in Houston, TX with per diem and mileage provided.

You will lead project controls, cost/schedule/risk/change management, and governance for EPC-type utility programs. A bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience are required; PMP/Primavera P6 are preferred. Per diem & mileage provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CM/Engineering/Finance/Accounting or related field
• 12+ years of capital project management and project controls experience
• Experience with large utility capital projects and EPC contractors or engineering firms

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project management and project controls SME for large capital projects
• Lead continuous improvement of project controls standards, policies, procedures, and governance processes
• Conduct independent project assessments, assurance reviews, and stage gate evaluations
• Review project deliverables, business cases, and project controls documentation for compliance and quality
• Provide guidance on cost control, schedule management, risk management, change management, and contingency management
• Develop project business cases and capital investment decisions
• Deliver project controls and risk management training programs
• Analyze project portfolio performance and provide recommendations to improve cost, schedule, and execution outcomes
• Develop and maintain project reporting, governance, and assurance programs
• Partner with project teams to drive successful project delivery and risk mitigation

Skills

Analytical skills

Executive guidance

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Monte Carlo risk tools

QRA tools

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Project Controls Manager in the Greater Baton Rouge, LA area. Initial weeks of onboarding/training will be in Houston, TX (Per Diem & Mileage provided).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 12+ years of capital project management and project controls experience
• Experience supporting large, complex utility capital projects required
• Strong background in project controls, cost management, schedule management, risk management, and change management
• Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering firms, or utility organizations
• Strong analytical, reporting, and business case development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide executive-level guidance and influence project teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years supporting large utility capital projects with an EPC contractor or engineering consulting firm
• PMP Certification
• Primavera P6 experience
• Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) experience
• Monte Carlo risk analysis tools experience
• Owner and contractor-side project experience

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a project management and project controls SME for large capital projects
• Lead continuous improvement of project controls standards, policies, procedures, and governance processes
• Conduct independent project assessments, assurance reviews, and stage gate evaluations
• Review project deliverables, business cases, and project controls documentation for compliance and quality
• Provide guidance on cost control, schedule management, risk management, change management, and contingency management
• Support development of project business cases and capital investment decisions
• Deliver project controls and risk management training programs
• Analyze project portfolio performance and provide recommendations to improve cost, schedule, and execution outcomes
• Develop and maintain project reporting, governance, and assurance programs
• Partner with project teams to drive successful project delivery, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

**This Company does NOT offer VISA transfer, sponsorship, or relocation to the United States unless otherwise specified.

EOE Statement:

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.