Project Controls Manager

QCS Staffing Ltd; Ohio; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Ohio for a groundbreaking pharmaceutical project. This role involves managing a team of about 20 professionals across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting functions to support the development of a multi-billion-dollar facility.

The ideal candidate will have extensive project controls experience and a strong background in high-end manufacturing. Join us to help transform global pharmaceutical manufacturing through innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Project Controls.
• Proven ability to lead teams of 20 across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting.
• Strong background in high-end manufacturing (Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Advanced Industrial).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a project controls team of ~20.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project controls systems.
• Oversee cost management, including forecasting and change control.

Skills

Project Controls

Team Leadership

Cost Management

Schedule Development

Risk Management

Job description

Project Controls Manager - US, Ohio - Contract

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made. We’re supporting a major new-build facility in Ohio, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Project Controls Manager to join the team and help deliver this world-class program.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a project controls team of ~20 across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting functions
• Develop, implement, and maintain project controls systems, tools, and governance frameworks
• Oversee cost management, including forecasting, change control, earned value, and variance analysis
• Drive schedule development, progress measurement, critical path analysis, and recovery planning
• Identify project risks and opportunities; lead mitigation planning and cross-functional alignment

What you’ll need:

• Extensive experience in Project Controls
• Proven ability to lead teams of 20 across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting
• Strong background in high-end manufacturing (Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Advanced Industrial)
• Pharma experience = not required BUT IDEAL
• Demonstrated success driving alignment across EPCs, owners, and cross-functional stakeholders