Project Controls Manager

Clark Construction Group - California, LP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Retirement/401k

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clark Construction Group - California, LP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead all project controls functions within a regional portfolio, acting as a trusted financial advisor to construction project teams. You will supervise a team of Project Controls Analysts and coordinate with regional operations and corporate finance.

This high-visibility role focuses on executive financial reporting, contract compliance, and ensuring adherence to corporate processes while guiding project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and reliability.
• Active recruitment and relationship-building with industry professionals to generate and win the right work.
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team.
• Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Suite and PowerPoint.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coach Project Controls Analysts.
• Assign and review staff’s work, and manage performance.
• Conduct staff planning to ensure project coverage.
• Develop onboarding and development plans for analysts.
• Stay informed on new projects, contracts, regulations and trends.
• Prepare and present at leadership meetings.
• Ensure projects are started and closed out with contract compliance and accounting.
• Train teams on enterprise systems and processes per Clark’s standards.
• Monitor KPIs and develop action plans when needed.
• Support regional office and corporate finance with budget, forecasting and cost tracking.
• Collaborate with Community Affairs to ensure local hire contracting and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with operational leadership to align expectations and status.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Recruiting talent

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Textura

Coupa

Procore

Google platforms

Job description

As a Project Controls Manager you will serve as a lead for all project controls functions within an assigned region, acting as a trusted financial advisor for construction project teams, leading a team of Project Controls Analysts, and acting as a liaison between regional operations leadership and corporate finance. This highly visible and fast-paced position is charged with executive financial reporting, contract/policy compliance, and ensuring corporate processes for the region. The Project Controls Manager will report directly to the corporate executive with input locally from business unit leaders. Successful candidates must have the ability to work with professionals at all levels in the organization to accomplish the required responsibilities as defined below.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coach entry or senior level Project Controls Analysts.
• Assign and review staff’s work, and play a key role in the team’s development including goal setting & performance management.
• Conduct short and long-term staff planning and project placement to ensure sufficient project coverage.
• Develop, refine, and implement onboarding and development plans for new Project Controls Analysts.
• Stay abreast of new projects, contracts, regulations, and project trends that could impact the organization.
• Create an enjoyable, engaged, and high performing work environment with team members and stakeholders.
• Prepare, contribute, & present at Department Management leadership meetings and Project Controls & Compliance in-house meetings.

Regional Lead

• Ensure projects are started and closed out successfully from the perspective of both contract compliance and accounting.
• Ensure project teams are trained and use the necessary systems, tools, training & applications per Clark’s enterprise systems & standard process.
• Ensure that relevant Key Performance Indicators are consistently at or above goals (Owner Pay Timeliness, Subcontractor Pay Timeliness, Vendor Payment Management, Craft Payroll Timeliness, Audit Resolution, Lien Waiver, & Insurance Administration) and develop & execute action plans where needed.
• Help support project teams and Business Unit Leaders on other Operational Key Performance Indicators (Net Cash, Gross Billings, Change Orders, General Conditions, General Requirements, and Profit & Loss).
• Lead and drive resolution of Internal Audit Finding resolution and completion.
• Oversee and/or coordinate external client, auditor, or other third-party requests.
• Help support Compliance Leaders on regulatory compliance issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.
• Help support regional office & corporate finance with General & Administrative budget, forecasting and actual cost tracking.
• Help support & collaborate with the Community Affairs Team to ensure small business / local hire contracting / regulatory compliance is planned and met on all projects.
• Routinely check in with operational leadership to ensure expectations are mutually understood, team’s work product is achieved, and financial project status is understood.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other business-related fields or similar relevant work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output.
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work.
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team.
• Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people.
• Exceed stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Suite and PowerPoint.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in using construction technology and enterprise financial software (such as SAP, Textura, Coupa, Procore, or Google platforms).
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong in data visualization, business intelligence, Automation, & AI processes.

The Physical Side of the Role

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment

Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $80,000 - 130,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.