Project Controls Manager

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Program with Company Match

Free Wellness Resources & Discounts

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary

GRIT culture values

Job summary

Congruex is seeking a Project Controls Manager in the Boulder area to lead schedule development, budget control, and risk management for construction programs. You will oversee cost tracking, forecasts, and subcontract coordination while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in project controls, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management or related field.
• 10+ years in project controls with proven delivery on construction projects.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, risk management and reporting knowledge.
• Experience leading a team of project controls professionals.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel; Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project schedules with resource loading and critical path analysis.
• Manage budgets, costs, and forecasts (ETC and EAC).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities; update schedules and budgets regularly.
• Provide timely project reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with PMs and engineers to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to align project goals and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Manage daily client contracts, Change Orders and cost approvals.
• Compute subcontractor costs and compare to budgets; obtain approvals as needed.
• Support cross-functional teams and participate in governance and meetings.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/PM/construction mgmt

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Profile

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Primary Location: Boulder, CO

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for Project Controls Manager to join our team. Learn more about our operating units at: www.Congruex.com

Who Is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions. We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

Your New Job

Job Summary: The Project Controls Manager, reporting to the Program Manager for a project, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of construction projects by overseeing various aspects of program management. The Project Controls Manager will establish program schedules, implement budget controls, ensure meticulous tracking of costs and quantities daily, plan, oversee subcontract coordination, and quality control. Additionally, they will contribute to the overall success of the project and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Implement and maintain the project schedule, including resource loading, critical path analysis, and progress monitoring
• Manage project budgets, track costs, and prepare forecasts (Estimate-To-Complete ETC and Estimate-At-Complete EAC)
• Monitor and manage project risks, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and opportunities, regularly update schedules and control budgets on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting to stakeholders (internal & external), including progress updates, cost reports, and risk registers
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure project objectives are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and procedures, including safety and security requirements
• Manage daily contracts with the client, identifying potential Change Orders, and reporting findings to the Program Manager.
• Calculate subcontractor costs for assigned work and compare them to control budgets, seeking approval from the Program Manager for any exceeded estimated costs.
• Collaborate across organizational lines with peers to support cross-functional company value initiatives and common management goals.
• Establish regular operational meetings for reporting and issue resolution, integrating activities with corporate teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support estimating/scheduling by reviewing scope and providing local market knowledge related to design, permitting, and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive project plans, considering scope, budget, and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in project controls, with a track record of successful project delivery
• Strong understanding of project management principles, practices, and tools, including scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting
• Experience in managing a team of project controls professionals
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in project management software and tools, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel
• Proven initiative/self-starter.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Demonstrated successful experience owning schedules and forecasts on large-scale projects.
• Previous experience in a client-facing role.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI and scheduling software is preferred.

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match.
• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

The Fine Print:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.