Project Controls Manager - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Family Planning & Parenting Benefits

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Charitable Donation Matching

Volunteer Time Off

ERGs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Manager for our National Mission Critical team in the Minneapolis area.

You will lead training strategies, manage financial controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design, preconstruction and construction activities adhere to schedule and budget. The role focuses on best practices, proactive training, and the use of tools to support project controls and risk management across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 5+ years of solid construction project management or coordination experience.
• Proficiency with Procore and primary project management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control, material pricing and design management.
• Experience leading and managing design/build projects.
• Ability to deliver effective trainings and presentations.
• Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to meet corporate goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops training strategy for construction leadership aligned with annual business plans.
• Researches innovative technologies and tools to support construction execution.
• Identify and reduce risk points in construction operations.
• Coordinate with Accounting, IT, Legal, HR, Marketing and Payroll on construction operations.
• Oversee design development, budget preparation and project scheduling.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgets & cost control

Training & presentations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Procore

Primary project management tools

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. – Project Controls Manager

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Project Controls Manager to join our National Mission Critical team! The Project Control Manager provides an elevated level of service to the Construction business through the development of best practices, proactive training, and support of all tools and technologies. The Project Controls Manager has expertise in construction processes and tools specifically focused on financial and risk management. This role will be the first point of contact for Project Coordinators, Project Engineers, and Project Managers for design, preconstruction, and construction phase activities. The position works directly with construction teams, construction leadership, business partners in shared services, and the entire OpEx (Operational Excellence) team to provide best-in-class service to internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops strategy for the construction leadership team related to training and development of all construction roles, to align with annual business plans and overall company goals.
• Research innovative technologies and tools to support excellence in construction execution.
• Proactively identify and reduce risk points in construction operations.
• Understand and lead business operations support with Accounting, Information Technology (IT), Legal, Marketing, Human Resources (HR), and Payroll related to construction operations.
• Coordinate all efforts with OpEx (Operational Excellence) peers on the construction field team, preconstruction, and Architecture and Engineering (A+E), leveraging opportunities to cross-train whenever possible to reduce barriers between roles.
• Manage strategy, operational process, and maintenance of construction-related tools, including Project Creation/customer relationship management (CRM), Vendor registration, contract templates, and financial integrations.
• Activate Client Centricity through relationship building and goal achievement.
• Understand and leverage business and legal provisions of construction contracts.
• Achieve prominent levels of quality, design, and profitability on projects assigned to the team.
• Oversee design development, budget preparation, and project scheduling.
• Support Learning and Development efforts of all construction operations personnel.
• Completion of project closeout duties in a complete and timely manner.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 5 years or more of experience in solid construction project management or coordination.
• Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably.
• Proficiency in Procore and primary project management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control, material pricing and design management.
• Experience in leading and managing design/build projects.
• Ability to make effective and convincing formal trainings and presentations.
• Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate strategic goals and compliance standards.

Compensation

The salary range is $121,000 - $151,000. The salary base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Notice to Candidates

Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [e-mail].

Company Culture

With more than 80 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [e-mail].