Senior Project Controls Lead - Transportation Infrastructure

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 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.