Project Controls Manager

Hired by Matrix, Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hired by Matrix, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting for a portfolio of electric utility and infrastructure projects.

You will guide a team of Project Controls Specialists, Schedulers, and Cost Analysts, collaborating with Project Managers and Engineering to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7–12 years of progressive experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field
• 7–12 years of progressive project controls experience within utilities, transmission, renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction projects
• 2–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Expertise in scheduling, cost control, forecasting, earned value management, risk management, and change control
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Excel; experience with MS Project, Power BI, and cost management software preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with high technical involvement in day-to-day project controls
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, change management, and reporting across a portfolio of electric utility and infrastructure projects
• Lead development and management of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and controls deliverables while guiding Project Controls Specialists, Schedulers, and Cost Analysts
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, and Executive Leadership to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Drive consistency in project controls processes and implement best practices to support successful project delivery

Skills

Project scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned value management

Risk management

Change control

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Cost management software

Job description

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a Utilities Solutions Company? If so, our client is hiring a Project Controls Manager.

Position Type:

• Direct Hire
• Hybrid

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• 7-12 years of progressive project controls experience within utilities, transmission, renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• 2-5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, earned value management, risk management, and change control.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, and cost management software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of technical involvement in day-to-day project controls activities.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on leader responsible for overseeing project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, change management, and performance reporting across a portfolio of electric utility and infrastructure projects.
• Role actively participates in the development and management of project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project controls deliverables while providing leadership and guidance to Project Controls Specialists, Schedulers, and Cost Analysts.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, and Executive Leadership, the Manager of Project Controls ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Position also drives consistency in project controls processes, supports the implementation of best practices, and provides actionable insights to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform project controls functions including scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk analysis, change management, and reporting across multiple projects.
• Develop, review, and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flows, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Monitor schedule and cost performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions with project teams.
• Facilitate project risk identification, mitigation planning, and ongoing risk monitoring.
• Manage change control processes and evaluate impacts to project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare and present project performance reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Project Controls Specialists and other project controls personnel.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Finance teams to support project execution.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of project controls standards, procedures, and reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project governance requirements, and industry regulations.

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