Project Controls Manager

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in Kingsport, TN is seeking an experienced Capital Project Controls Manager to oversee cost analysis and schedule development across multiple projects ranging from $500k to $20M. You will support 5–15 concurrent projects with a strong emphasis on accuracy, procedures, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project controls within engineering/construction, proficiency in Primavera P6, and a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing multiple capital projects.
• Experience in cost management within engineering/construction industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project controls for multiple capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Conduct thorough cost analysis, including cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis through the construction phase.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish project control processes and reporting standards.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management, highlighting potential risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain project control tools and software to track project progress and financial performance.
• Facilitate project meetings to review schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, including financial performance and schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

P6

Project controls

Cost analysis

Budget management

Schedule development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor or Master in Construction Science

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

What You'll Be Doing Job Scope

We are seeking an experienced Capital Project Controls Manager to oversee multiple projects ranging from $500,000 to $20 million. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cost analysis and schedule development during the construction phases of 5-15 concurrent projects. This role requires a strong understanding of project controls methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee project controls for multiple capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Conduct thorough cost analysis, including cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis through the construction phase.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish project control processes and reporting standards.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management, highlighting potential risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain project control tools and software to track project progress and financial performance.
• Facilitate project meetings to review schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, including financial performance and schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal Background Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Bachelor or Master degree in Construction Science, Building Science or advanced coursework is highly preferred.

Certification

No certification is required for this position.

Experience

This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in project controls, cost management, or related roles within the engineering and construction industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects with budgets ranging from $500,000 to $20 million.
• Strong self-starter that will take initiative to learn and ask questions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in P6
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, and industry standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

• paid holidays
• personal paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k)
• other benefits to eligible Teammates

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Community & Values

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects.

Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity.

The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.