Project Controls Manager

LVI Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Boston is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead cost management for large-scale EPC energy projects across North America. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and performance reporting from project development through commissioning and COD.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, data-driven decision making, and close collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to ensure governance and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8–12+ years of project controls experience on large EPC/energy projects.
• Proficiency with project controls tools like Excel, Primavera P6, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control project budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts.
• Track costs, analyze variances, and forecast performance.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow projections, and dashboards.
• Support change orders, claims analysis, and cost management in EPC.
• Integrate cost and schedule controls and monitor baselines through COD.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams.
• Ensure governance compliance and adherence to accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Primavera P6

Power BI

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Join a dynamic team developing and managing next-generation energy infrastructure projects that support a more resilient, reliable, and competitive power system. This organization develops, owns, and operates large-scale energy assets across North America, including natural gas-fired generation, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other power infrastructure solutions. The company serves utilities, data centers, industrial customers, and other large energy users.

Driven by an entrepreneurial culture, the team is focused on delivering dependable energy solutions, supporting local communities, and advancing sustainable energy development. The organization offers employees the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of power generation and energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

The Project Controls Manager will lead all aspects of cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for large-scale power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This role ensures accurate financial oversight, risk identification, and data-driven decision-making from project development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation.

Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques are utilized to track and forecast project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control project budgets, detailed cost estimates, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform cost tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting to support timely decision-making.
• Prepare accurate monthly cost reports, cash flow projections, and executive-level dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support change order evaluation, claims analysis, and contract cost management within an EPC environment.
• Integrate cost and schedule controls and monitor project progress against established performance baselines through commercial operation.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams on cost performance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company governance requirements, accounting standards, and project obligations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 8-12+ years of project controls experience supporting large-scale EPC, industrial, energy, or power generation projects.
• Proficiency with project controls and cost management tools, including advanced Excel, Primavera P6, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) for project performance tracking and forecasting.

Preferred

• PMP, CCP, or similar professional certification.
• Direct experience supporting gas turbine, combined-cycle power generation, or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects through Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.