Project Controls Manager

Nexus Water Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead budgeting and scheduling for vital water and wastewater projects. This role involves managing a team, ensuring financial accuracy, and developing key performance indicators to drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost control and planning, with a strong educational background in engineering or business. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering essential services to communities while enjoying professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Program with Match

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Cost Control and Planning experience in a field office.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or finance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls staff and oversee budgeting and scheduling.
• Ensure financial information accuracy and monitor performance metrics.

Skills

Cost Control

Planning & Scheduling

Project Management

Financial Reporting

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree (MS or MBA)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Oracle Fusion Platform

Job description

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off : Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow with us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Project Controls Manager. This position is responsible for all "Project Level" controls, managing scheduling staff and working closely with project managers and other team members to monitor, coordinate, and control all budgeting and scheduling processes for water and wastewater projects.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is primarily based in Charlotte, NC withsome travel.

What You'll Do

• Recruits, retains, manage, and provide leadership for project controls staff
• Monitor performance and determine improvement areas by developing key performance indicators for critical department metrics.
• Ensure financial information accuracy between program-level and subproject reporting.
• Maintain current and forecasted Cash Flow data when compared to projected Cash Flow.
• Create execute and monitors internal controls to ensure compliance and early issue resolution.
• Provide direction for management of project budget and cost control functions including budgeting, scheduling, change management, estimating, tracking progress, forecasting, and earned value management
• Oversee, identify plan deviations, and recommend resolution for project manager.
• Complete ad hoc assignments to support capital transmission project delivery.
• Manage project accounting databases to ensure timely security and control.
• Offer direct financial communication with project team, internal financing department, and contractors.
• Support Project Management Office Supervisor in project financial management and divisional reporting.
• Administer and coordinate routine contract work using prescribed and standardized methods.
• Coordinate with Fleet administrative staff to correct income entry and equipment cost errors.
• Conduct cost variance analysis and schedule against baseline values through PMI Earned Value Measurement technique.
• Enforce actual project data collection and weekly accurate estimates.
• Recommend and execute corrective actions to handle project compliance.
• Plan for high-risk project strategic initiatives and ensure correct duration estimated tasks.
• Identify deficiencies related to project financial and scheduling reporting and provide solutions to the business unit and corporation.
• Responsible for succession planning and the development of leadership within the project controls staff to ensure the project controls area is prepared for future growth.
• Assists Project Manager, Area Manager, and Regional Manager with forecasting and planning capital projects up to 5 years in advance.
• Attends project team status meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll bring

Experience

• (5) years or more of relevant Cost Control, Planning & Scheduling in Field Office experience including experience in training and directing others, OR ten (10) years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, business administration, finance or accounting. Candidate should be trained on or familiar with project administration software and processes.

Nice to Have

• Preferred: MS or MBA
• Trained on or familiar with project administration software and processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required: MS Word, Excel, Outlook; PowerPoint, MS Project ability to learn internal software programs
• Preferred: Oracle Fusion Platform
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to complete work that will ensure the approval of all capital projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare and submit accurate reports.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including negotiating, decision-making research and analysis, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide safe working conditions for fellow workers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.

Work Environment

• Light physical activity in a normal office environment.
• May use handheld, PC and/or laptop, copy/fax/scan machine, telephone and other general office equipment. Operates a Company issued motor vehicle.
• Will be required to travel within the region; up to 25% for training, meetings, project management, etc.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.