Project Controls Manager

techno electric & engineering co. ltd.; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Bonus incentives

Job summary

techno electric & engineering co. ltd. is expanding its Program Controls team and seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager for a major transportation infrastructure program in New Jersey. This role involves leading project controls efforts, overseeing scheduling, cost management, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in infrastructure projects, particularly in public-sector settings.

The position offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package including a 401(k) plan, health insurance, flexible PTO, and the potential for profit-sharing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project controls or construction management.
• Strong experience with large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls activities for transportation projects.
• Oversee PMIS and project controls workflows.
• Monitor project performance metrics like budget and schedule.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of systems.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Techno is expanding its Program Controls team and is looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a major transportation infrastructure program in New Jersey. This role will focus on overseeing project controls systems, reporting processes, scheduling coordination, cost tracking, and PMIS administration across large-scale capital improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of technical project controls expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience working within complex multi-stakeholder infrastructure environments. This position will play a key role in supporting program delivery, improving reporting visibility, and maintaining consistency across project controls operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead project controls activities across major infrastructure and transportation projects from planning through construction delivery.
• Oversee PMIS and project controls workflows related to scheduling, cost management, reporting, forecasting, and document integration.
• Support implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of project controls systems and reporting tools.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely project reporting.
• Monitor project performance metrics including budget status, schedule progress, risk items, forecasting, and resource tracking.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, executive reports, presentations, and program-level controls documentation.
• Review project schedules and cost reports to identify trends, delays, risks, and potential impacts to program delivery.
• Ensure consistency in project controls procedures, standards, and data management practices across multiple active projects.
• Support leadership with program reporting, controls strategy, and operational planning initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and coordination support to junior project controls and PMIS staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, PMIS administration, program controls, or construction controls management.
• Strong experience supporting large-scale transportation, tunnel, transit, rail, or public infrastructure programs preferred.
• Familiarity with PMIS platforms and project controls tools such as Primavera P6, e-Builder, Procore, Oracle, Unifier, Power BI, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost controls, forecasting, reporting, and capital program management processes.
• Experience working within public-sector or agency-driven infrastructure environments highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, highly visible project environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and reporting tools.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• FSA/Transit benefits
• Bonus incentives
• Professional growth
• Potential profit-sharing opportunities
• We offer a robust benefits package including enrollment in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan, comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance coverage, as well as life insurance. Employees are eligible for paid time off and the opportunity to earn bonus incentives.

The expected salary range for this role in the New Jersey Area is $70 - $100 per hour. The total compensation, including salary and bonuses, is determined by various factors such as experience, skill level, location, and qualifications, which are evaluated during the interview process.

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.