Project Controls Manager

Viewpoint, Inc.; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks a field-oriented data analyst to monitor project schedules and costs at assigned sites, review drawings, and report deviations to management while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with project and site management, prepare comparison reports and cost estimates, perform takeoffs, and assist in scheduling using Excel and Primavera P6 while reading blueprints and coordinating with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred or 5+ years of construction experience.
• Strong understanding of process systems, structures, and construction technology.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with Primavera P6.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with supervisors, clients, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Management and Site Management to meet schedules and costs.
• Interface with other construction departments to provide scheduling data for change requests and estimates.
• Calculate material/work requirements (takeoffs); monitor progress by area.
• Prepare comparison reports, charts, and tables for project analysis.
• May draft construction schedules; enter and correct data in the computer.
• Assist in developing primary schedules and maintaining hour forecasts; report variances.
• Assist in analyzing work progress and developing craft productivity reports.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning, bids, and vendors.
• May develop schedules for small portions of a project under supervision.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or others to discuss and resolve issues.
• Assist in organizing and generating billing reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

5+ years construction experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Responsible for performing tasks at their assigned project site related to the collection and evaluation of data required to monitor project schedules and costs. Responsible for reviewing specifications or drawings and ensuring that construction progresses as scheduled and reports to management any deviations and works on corrections. Work in a safe and timely manner with the best quality possible. Represent Thompson in a professional manner to client and subcontractors alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Management and Site Management personnel to ensure we are meeting the job schedules and costs.
• Interface with other construction departments to provide scheduling data for items such as sub contract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule/work problems.
• Calculate material/work quality requirements (takeoffs); monitor progress, percentage complete per area
• Prepares various comparison reports, charts, and tables for project analysis
• May draft construction schedules. Enter data into computer, debug and correct computer data.
• Assist in developing primary schedules and maintaining personnel hour forecasts; reports schedule variances per established deadlines.
• Assist in analyzing work progress and developing craft productivity reports to document activity requirement by the client and/or project management
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• May develop schedules for small portion of a project under supervision and with input from operations
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and resolve issues.
• Assist in organizing and generating billing reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction Engineer degree preferred or a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Must have understanding of the nature of process systems, structures and construction technology required
• Must have good communication skills, verbal and written, with all levels from client, management to workers and subs.
• Must have excellent Excel computer skills (experience with Primavera P6 a plus).
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers/clients/vendors and take direction from site manager.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals and safety rules.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.