Project Controls Manager 1

Manhattan Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team-oriented workplace

Professional development

Community project work

Security and stability

Multiple U.S. locations

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company is seeking a Project Controls Manager 1 in Atlanta to oversee regional project controls practices and policies. This role requires business acumen, strong leadership, and organizational skills to integrate new guidelines into daily performance.

You will train regional teams, monitor KPIs, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with Manhattan’s guiding principles across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, accounting, math or equivalent.
• 8 years of industry experience.
• General construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads onboarding and training of regional operations personnel for systems.
• Provides ongoing training to ensure adherence to standards and guiding principles.
• Supports Project Directors and project teams operationally.
• Monitors KPIs in PM systems and billing forecasts.
• Administers project management systems and develop change management.

Skills

Strong Financial Acumen

Tech Savvy

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Independent work style

Leadership qualities

Decision-making/problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

PM Systems proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Math or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM Systems

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builderscommitted to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, ourclients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it aboutManhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The Project Controls Manager 1 is responsiblefor the general administration of all Manhattan project controls practices andpolicies within their region. In this role, the Project Controls Manager isresponsible for assisting in the maintenance of the operating platform forManhattan and ensuring all regional projects embrace and incorporate new andexisting operational guidelines into everyday performance. This positionrequires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership,organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong communication andcustomer service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the process of onboarding and training regional operationspersonnel with regard to systems training
• Provides ongoing training to enable project teams to operate inaccordance with company standards and Manhattan Guiding Principles
• Provides operational support to the Project Directors and ProjectTeams
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators in various PM Systems
• Monitor software standards and training for the company
• Project Management System Administration
• Assists teams in managing standards for general conditions, cashflow tracking, and schedule standards
• Participates in monthly project status reviews to ensure thatprojects remain compliant
• Job Cost Budget Review and Approvals within the region
• Assists with the Project Performance Review process within the region
• Works with Project Accountants and Project Managers to create andmonitor billing forecasts and change management
• Ability to analyze, identify, and resolve issues with various PMSystems
• Assist in the review and potential rollout of new software
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

JOBSKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Strong Financial Acumen
• Tech Savvy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Functions effectively both independently and as part ofa team
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including MicrosoftOffice products and proficiency with PM Systems
• Excellent time management and organizationalskills
• Basic understanding of various delivery methods

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Math or equivalent
• 8 years of industry experience
• General construction experience preferred

WORKINGCONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, program management, general building, and design-build services.Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.