Project Controls Manager

Stantec; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee and implement project control standards across various infrastructure projects. This role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and extensive experience in program management, particularly in public works and utilities, driving successful project completion while fostering client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of program management experience in infrastructure/buildings/utility projects required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project controls standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with planning and scheduling activities.
• Lead complex teams through project assignments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS in Engineering/Environmental/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing project controls standards and procedures, monitor compliance and initiate corrective measures as necessary.
• Ensuring that all planning and scheduling activities such as schedule development, project reporting and problem analysis activities comply with Company and client requirements.
• Providing consultation to the Company, client and subcontractors in planning, delivery and scheduling activities.
• Communicating areas of concern to Program Leadership Team.
• Provide QA/QC of cost and scheduling processes, reports, and utilization.
• Consistently and successfully deploying solutions for key accounts as assigned.
• Leading large, complex teams through challenging project assignments and complex client environments.
• Represent project controls tasks in meetings with client, subcontractors, and others, as required.
• Initiating and maintaining Client relationships to facilitate program activities.
  
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.
• Work in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Consistently adhere to and enforce internal Company processes and policies such as business and contracting rules.
• Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Must demonstrate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong willingness to be a part of a large global engineering company, and to work with teams in other offices around the world
• Direct experience in developing and updating cost and resource loaded schedules using, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other database programs, web-based tools and spreadsheets
• Experience in project management systems and software including Primavera, e-Builder, PMWeb, Aconex, or similar, with integrating project management systems with ERP systems including Oracle and JD Edwards
• Experience in mapping complex business processes and developing efficiencies using Visio
• Demonstrated experience in development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scheduling and schedule analysis, cost estimating and cost control, budget development, reporting and record/document control
• Experience in the municipal sector in areas of public works, utilities, transportation, and industry and on multi-sector programs is preferred
  
  

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Engineering/Environmental/Construction Management required
• Minimum 7 years of program management experience in infrastructure/buildings/utility projects required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired
  
  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 120,500.00 - Max Salary $ 180,800.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | DC | Washington

Organization: BC-2249 Water-US PMCM

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 04:06:05

Req ID: REQ2500014V

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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