Project Controls Manager

5 Star Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency seeks a Business Improvement Manager in Houston, Texas. This pivotal role involves leading cross-functional teams to implement Lean and other business improvement initiatives, training Operations managers, and developing engineered labor standards. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, five years of experience in Project Controls or Construction Management, and strong financial analytical skills. Join us to drive impactful change in our operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Project Controls or Construction Management experience.
• Project administration experience in the construction field.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in Lean implementation.
• Train, coach, and mentor Operations managers.
• Develop and maintain engineered labor standards.

Skills

Project Controls

Construction Management

Financial analysis

Consultative problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Evaluate current business practices, processes, and operations to identify ways to improve productivity and service delivery, while leveraging company resources to reduce costs.
• Design and implement solutions that drive lasting, successful business outcomes.
• Create and conduct operations-related training.
• Monitor project control system on projects.
• Oversee project control team.

What You Bring:

• 5 years Project Controls or Construction Management experience
• Project administration experience in the construction field
• Experience in project controls with a focus on cost planning, estimating, cost management, and scheduling
• Effective communication and facilitation skills, experience coordinating multi-disciplinary activities, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong strategic decision-making skills (based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values)
• Proven financial analytical skills (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ROI discovery)
• Consultative problem-solving skills.

Position Summary:

• The Business Improvement Manager will be a primary resource of lean expertise for the segment and will lead cross-functional teams through the implementation of Lean and other business improvement initiatives.
• This role will be responsible for leading change, training, coaching, and mentoring Operations managers to adopt continuous improvement programs and methods at their sites.
• This role will be critical in the development, deployment and maintenance of engineered labor standards. The Manager, BI will also identify, train, coach, develop process change agents, direct reports as well as high potential future leaders.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years Project Controls or Construction Management experience
• Project administration experience in the construction field
• Experience in project controls with a focus on cost planning, estimating, cost management, and scheduling
• Proven financial analytical skills (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ROI discovery)