Senior Project Controls Lead (Finance & Scheduling)

Arcadis U.S.Inc. in; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Project Controls Manager (Finance) to lead the project controls function across pursuits and major design-build projects in the Atlanta area. You will develop pricing, schedules and performance insights to enable timely, commercially sound decisions.

The role reports to the Major Projects Commercial Director and requires strong leadership, risk management, and client-facing skills to drive disciplined delivery across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in design-build projects.
• Ability to lead project controls across multiple pursuits and active projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain schedule, cost, risk, and performance data.
• Knowledge of state DOT and Federal Highway Administration requirements for major transportation programs.
• Professional license or accreditation in engineering, project controls, or management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls function across pursuit and project execution.
• Develop and maintain schedule and cost baselines to support disciplined delivery.
• Drive cost estimating, forecasting, earned value, progress reporting, and performance metrics.
• Represent Arcadis in client discussions regarding schedule and pricing proposals.
• Review RFPs and support dispute resolution, risk, and change management.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Scheduling & planning

Estimating & forecasting

Client communication

Risk management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Arcadis seeks a Project Controls Manager (Finance) to lead the project controls function across pursuits and major design-build projects in the Atlanta area. You will develop pricing, schedules and performance insights to enable timely, commercially sound decisions.

The role reports to the Major Projects Commercial Director and requires strong leadership, risk management, and client-facing skills to drive disciplined delivery across multiple teams.