Project Controls Manager

Cumming Management Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group in Nashville, TN is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead program reporting, analytics, and governance for a multi-billion-dollar capital project portfolio. You will partner with client teams and leadership to deliver accurate cost, schedule, risk and performance insights.

In this role, you will manage KPI development, Earned Value and executive dashboards using Power BI, coordinate inputs across Cost Management, Scheduling and PMIS, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project controls including cost, schedule, and risk.
• Advanced Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead reporting, analytics, and project controls processes for a large-scale capital program.
• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly program reports and executive dashboards.
• Oversee Power BI dashboards and data management across projects.
• Coordinate inputs from Cost Management, Scheduling, and PMIS teams.
• Mentor junior project controls personnel.

Skills

Project controls fundamentals

Forecasting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

PMIS systems

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable project management and control team. The Project Controls team on this project is responsible for leading reporting, analytics, and project controls processes for a multi-billion-dollar technology client capital program.

We are currently hiring a Project Controls Manager t o support our team out of Nashville, TN. The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for managing program-wide reporting, performance analytics, executive dashboards, and project controls governance across a large-scale capital construction program. The role will serve as a key interface between project teams, client stakeholders, leadership, and functional teams to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable reporting of cost, schedule, risk, and program performance metrics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Reporting & Executive Communications

• Lead the development and maintenance of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc program reports.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries for client and leadership teams.
• Consolidate cost, schedule, risk, procurement, and construction metrics into standardized reporting packages.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency across all program reporting deliverables.
• Develop reporting narratives that clearly communicate project performance, trends, risks, and key accomplishments.

Performance Analytics & KPI Management

• Manage program KPI development, tracking, and reporting.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, emerging issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish reporting standards and performance measurement frameworks across multiple projects.
• Lead Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and key controls metrics where applicable.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to project leadership.

Dashboard Development & Data Management

• Oversee development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and reporting processes across project teams.
• Collaborate with business intelligence and data analytics resources to improve automation and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity within reporting platforms and project systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting technology and business processes.

Project Controls Governance

• Support implementation and enforcement of project controls standards and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate reporting inputs from Cost Management, Scheduling, Design Management, Construction Management, and PMIS teams.
• Facilitate reporting reviews with project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support risk and opportunity reporting processes across the program.
• Ensure alignment with client reporting requirements and governance expectations.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to project and program leadership regarding project performance reporting.
• Engage with client teams to understand reporting requirements and evolving business needs.
• Lead reporting meetings and performance reviews with project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior project controls and reporting personnel.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of Project Controls fundamentals, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and KPI reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex project data into concise executive-level reporting.
• Experience performing trend analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple project information sources.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional reporting initiatives.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 ye