Project Controls Manager

Progressive; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead governance and control activities for large capital projects in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Initial onboarding and training will be in Houston, TX with per diem and mileage provided.

The role requires a strong background in project controls, cost and schedule management, risk management, and change control, with experience in EPC environments and utility sectors.

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

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

Skills

Capital project management

Project controls

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Change management

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Business case development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Finance

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Primavera P6

Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)

Monte Carlo risk analysis tools

Stage Gate Process (SGP)

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
• 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.

***Progressive Recruitment has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be based on several factors including (but not limited to) our client's offer, the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Desired Skills and Experience

Project Controls Manager, Project Controls, Capital Projects, Utility Capital Projects, Stage Gate Process (SGP), Risk Management, Project Management, Primavera P6, Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), EPC Projects

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.