Project Controls Manager

Mott MacDonald; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their dynamic team in New York City. This role focuses on supporting water clients and encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including budget management, risk assessment, and project reporting. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in project controls, a strong proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability, where you can make a meaningful impact on exciting projects across North America.

Benefits

401k

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering/project controls/program management.
• Experience with engineering projects and project design processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on WBS structures, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Monitor and report on project financial data such as spend and profitability.

Skills

Project Controls

Budget Management

Risk Management

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

SharePoint

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking to hire an experienced, motivated, independent, and organized Project Controls Manager to support sectors including Aviation, Buildings, Energy, Highways, Bridges, Rail, Tunnels, Water, and Environment. The role will primarily focus on water clients, especially the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, with projects at various stages from planning to construction.

This position is based in our New York City Office within a dynamic environment. To succeed, candidates must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The following requirements are representative of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing guidance and support to project teams on WBS structures, budgets, resource forecasts, risk registers, and reporting forms.
2. Offering direction and recommendations for resolving project controls issues.
3. Monitoring and reporting on project financial data such as spend, budgets, and profitability.
4. Facilitating project controls meetings and performing data validation.
5. Supporting bid proposals, contract audits, and negotiations.
6. Managing subconsultants, including invoice processing and progress tracking.
7. Creating and managing change orders, scope, and cost documents, and overseeing change management processes.
8. Preparing ad-hoc reports and collaborating with project stakeholders to address issues.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 10 years in engineering/project controls/program management.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with engineering projects and knowledge of project design processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with project schedules and SharePoint preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with flexibility.

We encourage candidates who share our vision to apply, even if they do not meet all listed requirements. Let's discuss how you can contribute to our exciting projects in North America.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive packages with 401k, health insurance, disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and life insurance. The salary range is $100,000 - $140,000, determined by experience and skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote fair employment practices and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We support a hybrid working policy, allowing flexibility to meet personal and professional commitments.