Project Controls Manager - Power

Sundt Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K & ESOP

Health coverage

Education assistance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Sundt Construction in Phoenix is seeking a Project Controls Manager to partner with business units, implement SMS SOPs, and measure project performance to mitigate risk and enable relentless execution.

The role emphasizes compliance audits, lean initiatives, data analytics, and recovery planning across major projects (> $50M), requiring strong leadership and advanced scheduling/cost control experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Finance preferred.
• Experience with large complex construction projects (> $50MM).
• Knowledge of SMS and Sundt operations procedures.
• Minimum 7–10 years relevant construction experience, 3–5 yrs with Sundt.
• Proficiency in interpreting contracts, cost/revenue forecasting, risk and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance auditing of SMS governance per PMP and project team approvals.
• Drive Lean principles and practices across the organization as part of continuous improvement.
• Evaluate updates to SMS workflows, forms, templates and system manuals.
• Identify best practices and training needs for broader implementation.
• Measure project performance metrics and risk indicators for early warnings.
• Support development of recovery plans for critical project management deficiencies.
• Develop data analytics and reporting formats for uniform SMS auditing.
• Collaborate with business units to implement consistent SMS procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project controls

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management

Finance background

Tools

P6 scheduling

Prolog

Textura

JDE

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Controls Manager will work collaboratively with their respective business units to ensure the SMS policies and standard operating procedures are understood and implemented for all projects. In addition, the Project Controls Manager will play a key role in measuring and analyzing project performance metrics to ensure to mitigate risk and ensure relentless execution.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Controls Manager will work collaboratively with their respective business units to ensure the SMS policies and standard operating procedures are understood and implemented for all projects. In addition, the Project Controls Manager will play a key role in measuring and analyzing project performance metrics to ensure to mitigate risk and ensure relentless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance auditing of project related governance required by the SMS and Project Management Plan (PMP) established by the project team and approved by the Business Unit Management.
• Drive Lean principles and practices throughout the organization as part of continuous improvement process on all projects.
• Evaluate and propose updates to SMS workflows, forms, templates and system manuals based on interaction with project teams.
• Identify areas of excellence for best practices and lessons learned that have potential for broader implementation across the organization, including training, development and support needs.
• Measure presence and functionality and value added from project use of system software in application of SMS including Prolog, JDE, Textura and others as required.
• Optimize utilization of VDC companywide to improve parametric estimating, budgeting & scheduling results.
• Participate in business unit project status reporting (MPR & ELPR), including identifying actionable measures for improvement, lessons learned and subsequent follow up.
• Participate in development of data analytics and reporting formats to streamline auditing uniform and consistent application of SMS policy and procedures.
• Perform analytical review and measurement of project performance metrics and trends to identify early warnings of project performance risk.
• Provide Business Unit support in development and implementation of recovery plans for critical project management performance deficiencies as assigned by PMO.
• Provide support and guidance to Business Units implementing consistent, uniform establishment and maintenance of Project Management Plans required by the SMS.
• Support development, training and implementation of key processes and systems. .
• Work collaboratively with business units to ensure uniform and comprehensive understanding and implementation of SMS policy and standard operating procedure.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Finance/Accounting preferred.
• Experience with large complex construction projects (>$50MM).
• Knowledge and experience in construction operations within Building, Transportation and/or Industrial markets.
• Knowledge and experience with scheduling using enterprise based scheduling software. P6 experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of SMS and Sundt operations procedures.
• Minimum 7-10 years relevant construction experience required, prefer 3-5 yrs. with Sundt.
• Proficiency in understanding and interpreting contract agreements, cost and revenue forecasting, risk identification and management, change identification & management as well as cost estimating.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs and Prolog.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
• Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’ll join a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.