Project Controls Manager (Remote)

Planet Group; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support the Cambridge, MA team. This remote role focuses on cost management, forecasting, and active project controls across an 1+ year engagement. Pay ranges from $60-70/hour with a remote schedule and potential continuation after 6 months.

Ideal candidates have mid-level experience with cost analysis; scheduling is a bonus. This is a remote position operating on EST/CST time zones, offering flexibility and exposure to manufacturing risk

Qualifications

• Mid-level/5 years' experience is preferred.
• Scheduling experience is a bonus.
• Cost analysis experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Project setup.
• Cost reporting including forecasting/reforecasting.
• Cashflow/spend projections.
• Vendor contract and purchase order setup.
• Change order review.
• Invoice review.
• Vendor and project closeout.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Vendor management

Contract administration

Cost analysis

Scheduling

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Location: Remote (anywhere on EST or CST)

Pay: $60-70/hour

Work Schedule: Remote

Duration: 1+ years (CTH likely after 6 months or extension)

Project Controls Specialist/Engineer to help support Cambridge, MA team.

General responsibilities will be focused on Cost Management, including:

• Project setup.
• Cost reporting including forecasting/reforecasting.
• Cashflow/spend projections.
• Vendor contract and purchase order setup.
• Change order review.
• Invoice review.
• Vendor and project closeout.
  Industrial & manufacturing Risk Management & Project Controls

About you

• Mid-level/5 years' experience is preferred.
• Scheduling experience is a bonus.
• Cost analysis experience is a bonus.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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