Project Controls Manager

Talentify; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, change, and risk management on complex, fast-paced capital projects. You will mentor a team of cost and scheduling professionals, set controls strategy, and partner with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities include baseline ownership, robust forecasting, EVM, change management, and integrated scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years progressive project controls on heavy civil, industrial, hyperscale data center, or semiconductor projects.
• 3+ years leading a project controls team.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control/analysis, scheduling, and reporting.
• Own baselines: cost baseline, schedule baseline, change control processes.
• Develop & present robust forecasts, cash flow, and staffing plans.
• Establish and maintain EVM (CPI/SPI) and performance management.
• Chair change control and manage risk, mitigation, and documentation.
• Oversee risk workshops, risk register, qualitative/quantitative analyses.
• Develop Class 3-5 estimates and validate scope and contingencies.
• Direct resource-loaded schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project) and critical path analyses.
• Support commercial terms, negotiations, and claims with data-driven substantiation.
• Produce monthly governance reports and KPIs; ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost estimating

Cost control/analysis

Planning & scheduling

Forecasting

EVM knowledge

Change management

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Excel advanced

Job description

Our Digital Infrastructure Group has been at the foreground of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities.

Project Controls Manager

Amentum is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, change, and risk management on complex, fast-paced capital projects. You will manage and mentor a team of cost and scheduling professionals, set project controls strategy and standards, and partner closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure predictable performance and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Controls across cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control/analysis, planning & scheduling, and performance reporting for assigned project(s).
• Own Baselines: Develop, gain approval for, and manage the cost baseline (WBS/CBS), schedule baseline (IMS), and change control processes.
• Develop & Present Forecasts: Build robust cost and schedule forecasts, cash flow curves, and staffing plans; present performance, trends, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership and the client.
• EVM & Performance Management: Establish and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) where required, including CPI/SPI, variance analysis, TCPI, and recovery actions.
• Change Management: Chair change control, quantify/price changes, assess schedule and cost impacts, and maintain auditable documentation.
• Risk Management: Lead integrated risk management-facilitate risk workshops, maintain the risk register, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses (cost/schedule risk, Monte Carlo), and drive mitigation plans.
• Estimate Development: Oversee development of Class 3-5 estimates; validate scope, quantities, unit rates, indirects, escalation, and contingency.
• Integrated Scheduling: Direct creation and maintenance of resource-loaded Level 1-4 schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project), critical path analysis, and what-if/impact assessments.
• Commercial Support: Review contract terms for controls requirements; support negotiations, claims, and change/dispute resolution with thorough, data-driven substantiation.
• Governance & Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly reports (cost, schedule, cash flow, risk, change log, S-curves, KPIs) and ensure compliance with Amentum procedures and client requirements.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and mentor project controls staff; set standards, coach for quality, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Interface: Collaborate with client representatives, EPC partners, trade contractors, OEMs, and internal disciplines to align scope, priorities, and execution strategies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or international equivalent) is preferred
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive project controls experience on heavy civil, industrial, hyperscale data center, semiconductor fab, or advanced manufacturing projects; at least 3+ years leading a project controls team.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Cost: WBS/CBS development, budgeting, forecasting, variance/trend analysis, cash flow, contingency management.
  • Schedule: Baseline development, resource loading, critical path, progress measurement, recovery planning.
  • Change & Risk: Formal change control, impact analysis, qualitative/quantitative risk, mitigation planning.
  • Reporting: Executive-ready dashboards, narratives, and KPIs (CPI, SPI, ETC/EAC, TCPI, float).
• Tools: Strong proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6 (or equivalent), Procore and advanced Excel.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to brief executives and lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• EPC/EPCM Processes: Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover work processes

Preferred:

• Certification: AACE International Certified Cost Professional (CCP) strongly preferred; PSP, EVP, or PMP a plus.
• Mission-Critical Experience: Hyperscale data centers or semiconductor fabs (cleanroom protocols, tool install, CSA/MEP sequencing) strongly preferred.
• EVM Compliance: Experience implementing/maintaining ANSI/EIA-748 compliant EVM systems for large capital projects.
• Data & Automation: Power BI/Tableau dashboarding, data modeling, and scripting (e.g., Python/Power Query) for controls automation.

Compensation Details:

145,000 - 170,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

03/27/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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