Senior Project Control Manager

Manhattan Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team environment

Career development

Community projects

Security and stability

Multiple office locations

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Group in Atlanta seeks a Sr. Project Controls Manager to oversee project controls practices and policies within the region.

You will manage the operating platform for Manhattan and ensure regional projects adopt existing and new operational guidelines into daily performance. This position requires business acumen, strong leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills, as well as strong communication and customer service capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in construction/related field and equivalent.
• 15 years of industry experience required.
• Strong leadership and financial acumen expected.
• Proficient in PM systems and MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to project teams to operate per company standards.
• Assist in training Operations Managers on Manhattan standards and policies.
• Monitor KPI data across systems and regions.
• Develop regional project execution plans and ensure consistency.
• Lead project controls efforts on mid-size to large projects.
• Collaborate with Project Directors on budgets and GMP strategy.
• Enforce standards for value management and change management.
• Roll out new software and support cross-regional training.

Skills

Financial acumen

Tech-savvy

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Decision making

MS Office

PM Systems

Time management

Delivery methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Math or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

PM Systems

Job description

Why Manhattan?

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

Benefits

We offer large company benefits and professional development 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.

Position Summary

The Sr. Project Controls Manager is responsible for the general administration of all Manhattan project controls practices and policies within their region. In this role, the Sr. Project Controls Manager is responsible for the management of the operating platform for Manhattan and ensuring all regional projects embrace and incorporate new and existing operational guidelines into everyday performance. This position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills, as well as strong communication and customer service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to enable project teams to operate in accordance with company standards
• Assists in training Operations Managers for implementation of Manhattan standards and policies
• Monitor software standards and training for the company
• Monitor and take action on Key Performance Indicators in various systems
• Assists in the development of project execution plans within their region
• Shows ability to champion at least one PM system company‑wide with regard to creating and updating national training materials and ensuring consistency across regions
• Ability to lead project controls efforts on mid‑size projects or larger
• Assist Project Directors with Job Cost Budget / GMP Strategy with regard to systems and financials
• Leads Project Performance Review process within the region
• Enforce standards for value management, change management, purchasing, subcontractor prequalification, and award and notifications
• Proven ability to analyze, identify, and resolve issues with various PM Systems
• 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

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Math or equivalent
• 15 years of industry experience

Working Conditions 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).