Project Controls Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Philadelphia to lead all aspects of cost, scheduling, and risk management on large capital projects. This position requires managing a team to ensure timely and budget-friendly project delivery.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience, including leadership responsibilities, and a strong command of project controls methodologies and tools like MS Project and Primavera P6.

Benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan are included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project controls on large capital projects.
• 3+ years of experience leading a project controls team.
• Strong proficiency with cost estimating and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management.
• Manage and mentor a team of project controls professionals.
• Develop and present forecasts and performance reports.

Skills

Cost engineering

Schedule management

Risk management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Procore

Job description

Our Digital Infrastructure Group has been at the forefront 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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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