Senior Project Controls Lead — Cost & Schedule

SSOE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a seasoned Project Controller for multiple locations including Atlanta. You will lead project controls activities, develop cost/schedule reports, and ensure adherence to budgets across complex projects.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and collaboration with project teams to optimize performance. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in scheduling, cost control, and PMP/CAPM/CCE credentials, with strong communication skills and proficiency in project controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or architecture preferred.
• Ten (10) years direct working experience in Scheduling, Estimating, Cost Control, and other Project Management related activities.
• Twenty (20) years direct working experience in this field in lieu of degree.
• Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Demonstrates good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in prevailing project controls software required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project controls staff.
• Create and maintain cost/schedule reports.
• Assist standards and systems development.
• Develop databases/spreadsheets for cost, schedule, procurement reports.
• Reconcile cost estimates with capital reports.
• Interpret reports and communicate cost/schedule variations.
• Analyze scheduling for adherence and manpower balance.
• Meet to set up scheduling and cost-tracking databases.
• Review/finalize project costs, budgets, schedules.
• Attend meetings to report status.
• Collaborate on reporting systems/methods.
• Cross-train staff for efficiency.
• Participate in proposals and BD presentations.
• Evaluate systems/methods for improvement.
• Train others on controls tools.
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license required; may be waived for international assignments.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost Control

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or architecture

CCE/CAPM/PMP certification

Job description

SSOE is seeking a seasoned Project Controller for multiple locations including Atlanta. You will lead project controls activities, develop cost/schedule reports, and ensure adherence to budgets across complex projects.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and collaboration with project teams to optimize performance. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in scheduling, cost control, and PMP/CAPM/CCE credentials, with strong communication skills and proficiency in project controls