Project Controls Specialist II

RK&K; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead and manage multiple transportation infrastructure projects. You will develop cost-loaded schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate with engineers, estimators, and procurement teams.

The role requires a strong leadership presence, 10+ years in project controls for transportation, and experience with Primavera P6, cost control, risk management, and reporting. This is a full-time on-site position in Knoxville, TN.

Qualifications

• Ten years of project controls experience in transportation infrastructure and construction.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of project controls and project management.
• Analytical and strategic with a hands-on leadership style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of public policy and transportation business practices.
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple project support efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures for large programs.
• Draft and improve project management processes.
• Lead consultant staff resourcing as the management and administrative lead.
• Coordinate SME input for scheduling, cost management, risk, and reporting.
• Oversee cost controls, change management, risk management, earned value, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, finance, designers, and engineers to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, construction, and procurement teams.
• Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports.
• Establish milestones, dashboards, and monitor progress with corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project Controls

Scheduling

Cost Management

Risk Management

Reporting

Communication

Public Policy

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Primavera P6

HeavyBid

TILOS

Power BI

Job description

RK&K's Project Controls and Construction Management Division is hiring a Project Controls Manager to lead and manage multiple project support efforts in transportation infrastructure development and construction. Assignments include various mega-projects, which may be supported on a part- or full-time basis.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures for large programs.
• Draft and improve project management processes.
• Serve as the management and administrative lead for Consultant staff resourcing.
• Coordinate and lead Subject Matter Experts (SME) to support project controls functions including:
• Scheduling: Implement and maintain cost-loaded master program schedules, typically prepared in Primavera P6.
• Cost Management: Manage budgets, track costs, prepare financial forecasts, and develop cost management strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Reporting: Provide accurate and timely progress updates, cost reports, and risk registers to stakeholders.
• Oversee cost controls, change management, risk management, earned value, and scheduling efforts.
• Work with project managers, estimators, finance, designers, and engineers to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate activities and inputs with engineering, construction, and procurement teams.
• Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports.
• Establish milestones, develop dashboards, and monitor progress, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor contract task schedule and budgets

Required Experience And Skills

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in Project Controls for transportation infrastructure development and construction
• Minimum (3) years of leadership experience
• Strong understanding of project controls and project management
• Analytical and strategic with a hands-on leadership style
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation issues
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple project support efforts
  

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Federal Funding experience (FTA, FRA, FHWA, etc.)
• Relevant software expertise (Primavera P6, HeavyBid, TILOS, etc.)
• Power BI Experience/Knowledge
  

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!
• Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.