Project Controls Manager

Network Connex; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and cost control for innovative telecommunications projects. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring project success through effective risk management and reporting. The company fosters a family-oriented culture while providing comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong leadership and analytical skills, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the telecommunications sector.

Benefits

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures.
• Manage project budgets, track costs, and prepare financial forecasts.
• Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Risk Management

Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Job description

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National Technologies (A Network Connex Company) is a premier turn-key provider of fiber optic and data center installation services. Whether it be learning the latest techniques in the field or working with vendors to maximize material performance, NTI is consistently on the leading edge of innovation in the Telecommunications field.

If being a part of a tight-knit organization that gets to operate in some of the most innovative environments around the world sounds like a dream job, then you should experience the culture at NTI! While providing the typical perks a large company offers, NTI remains true to its roots and at the core of our Company is a family-oriented business that treats our team as integral members of the organization and not just a number. The open door, collaborative nature of NTI allows for professional growth and cultivates the ideas to keep our Company moving into the future of the industry!

Job Overview

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting for data center, fiber optics, and telecommunication projects. This role involves managing a team of project controls professionals and collaborating with stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, estimators, designers, finance, and clients, to ensure project success. The successful candidate will oversee the performance of the project controls discipline and provide leadership, direction, and strategic guidance to team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Controls Planning: Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures.
• Scheduling: Implement and maintain project schedules, including resource loading, critical path analysis, and progress monitoring.
• Cost Management: Manage project budgets, track costs, prepare financial forecasts, and develop strategies to manage project costs effectively.
• Risk Management: Monitor and manage project risks, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and opportunities.
• Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely project reporting to stakeholders, including progress updates, cost reports, and risk registers.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with project managers estimators, finance, designers, and engineers to ensure project objectives are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget constraints. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Process Improvement: Assist in drafting new and improving existing project management processes and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on company project management software.
• Performance Oversight: Oversee the project’s cost controls, change management, risk management, earned value, and scheduling efforts.
• Project Health: Evaluate project health status and maintain effective communication with project leadership.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Communicate with engineering, construction, and procurement teams to coordinate project activities and inputs.
• Audit and Review: Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports related to project controls.
• Governance and Progress Control: Establish project milestones, timelines, and critical paths. Monitor project progress against established targets and implement corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Customer Acceptance: Work closely with customers to define acceptance criteria, ensure project deliverables meet or exceed expectations, and facilitate acceptance testing and signoff.
• Project Closeout: Lead project closeout reviews. Assessing and sharing success and lessons learned to improve future project management efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field, PMP preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project management, project controls, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, practices, and tools, including scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
• Highly analytical and strategic with a creative and hands on leadership style.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate information clearly.
• Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office, including Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a strong capability to integrate and utilize these tools effectively for project management and reporting.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in NetSuite preferred.
• Must be able to self-lead and communicate effectively to all levels of project team, including management and clients.
  
  

Pay rates may vary based on skills, background, experience and specific location.

Network Connex provides a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Network Connex is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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