Project Controls Manager

UHI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural, engineering, and construction management firm in Dallas is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee project cost control, budgeting, and risk management. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in financial management, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in project oversight. This position offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare plan

401(k) with matching

Paid licenses and certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant cost control experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Certifications include CCM, CCFP, PMP, CCC/CCE are desirable.
• Familiarity with construction processes and building science.

Responsibilities

• Assist program managers and construction managers in project controls efforts.
• Manage financials, procurement, cost, and construction budgets.
• Develop and implement cost control and document control procedures.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project Financial Management

Risk Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Financial Analysis, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Project Management Software

Job description

Who We Are

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. (www.dikita.com), headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is an actively growing architectural, engineering, and construction management firm with over 45 years of experience. Dikita’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction management professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including infrastructure improvements and expansion, new facilities, capital construction services, transit build-out, and transit market research. Our diversity and commitment to quality are our strengths.

Who You Are

The Project Controls Manager provides oversight and coordination of project cost control, budgets, risk management, estimating, change management, scheduling, tracking progress, forecasting, and communication strategies. The PCM should have strong financial management skills and be capable of managing project cost control, budgets, risk management, estimating, change management, and scheduling functions.

What You'll Do

• Assist program managers, project managers, and construction managers by leading project controls efforts during initial planning, design, and construction phases.
• Manage financials, procurement, cost, and construction budgets, directly overseeing the financial aspects of projects.
• Oversee scheduling, estimating, and document control throughout various stages of design and construction.
• Develop, refine, and implement cost control and document control procedures. Track project progress and analyze bottlenecks, trends, and critical paths.
• Produce and maintain detailed cash flow reports and perform earned value analysis.
• Oversee third-party contracts and ensure compliance alongside the Contracts & Compliance Administrator.
• Review and validate contractual compliance of project invoices and pay applications submitted by the design and construction team.
• Coordinate with project controls teams to identify and mitigate schedule and budget overruns.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Financial Analysis, Finance, or equivalent proven experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant cost control experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Certifications are desirable but not required. Acceptable certifications include CCM, CCFP, PMP, CCC/CCE.
• Expertise in Windows, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
• Knowledge of construction processes and building science.
• Understanding of quality control programs for design and construction.
• Attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, especially under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Owner Insite, PM Vitals, ProCore, Prolog, etc.
• Ability to manage others effectively.

What We Offer

Compensation is based on contract specifications and experience. Dikita offers a comprehensive health and welfare plan, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with matching, paid licenses, certifications, and memberships. We also provide numerous supplemental benefits.

*Subject to employment length conditions.

Preference will be given to residents of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

At Dikita, we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion, offering a family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment committed to quality and integrity.

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, age, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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