Senior Project Controls Manager

HNTB Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Arlington, VA is seeking a Sr Project Controls Manager to lead project controls for assigned programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction. You will supervise a team of 15–20+ staff, guide schedule/cost management, risk analysis, and reporting to executives and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business and 10 years of related experience (14 years if no degree).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business and 10 years related experience.
• In lieu of education, 14 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages the project controls staff assigned to the project, including budget/cost estimating, scheduling, document control and information systems, risk management and claims analysis functions.
• Creates, edits, and publishes guidelines, manuals, and documents for use by Project staff including the Project Management Plan, Project Controls Manual and Monthly Project Progress Reports.
• Develops and maintains relevant project controls procedures and work instructions.
• Supervises the scheduling efforts for the project to include the preparation and analysis of schedule baseline, progress schedules, specialty schedules, schedule analysis and project progress reporting.
• Assists in or directs the preparation of specialty schedules, project labor forecasts, and cash flows.
• Supervises the cost efforts of the project to include guidance and oversight of the cost management system, preparation of cost report templates, and issue of monthly Cost and Change Management report deliverables.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance and design/construction changes against the baseline estimate and schedule, communicates reasons for variances to relevant management entities.
• Identifies trends and deviations and recommends corrective courses of action.
• Recommends solutions or recovery plans for schedule/cost impacts or delays.
• Manages and maintains the implementation and utilization of project controls systems necessary to support the project including but not limited to PMCS, doc control, cost and scheduling systems.
• Develops and maintains a cost estimating capability and supervises the estimating efforts for the project to include developing construction estimates, preparing independent cost estimates, and supporting scenario analysis.
• Oversees development and maintenance of an automated system that allows for the efficient capturing, storing, retrieval, and reporting of technical and business information including cost and schedule status.
• Supervises the Document Control efforts of the project including the administration, filing, and archiving of engineering, procurement, and construction documents, reports, deliverables, invoices, and other business policies and procedures.
• Develops and produces weekly, monthly and special reports in a timely manner for the client and PM staff to monitor progress and status of the project, including input from contractor.
• Prepares PM for internal and external meetings by providing reports, analysis, and backup documentation to assist in the management of the project and dissemination of information/reports/deliverables to the PM, client, and stakeholders.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession for a medium size project controls department or group within an office.

Skills

Project controls

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost estimation

Document control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business

In lieu of education, 14 years related experience

Tools

PMCS

Document control systems

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners. This opportunity entails leading project controls for assigned project(s) and ensures 4 for 4 – quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Provides leadership and project controls expertise. Closely works with project manager/director, clients, sub‑consultants, project stakeholders and office/district/division leaders to successfully lead all aspects of project controls. Serves as a project controls resource for the offices and districts. May support the office/division in related areas to ensure successful, profitable project execution and completion. The number of employees directly and indirectly supervised by the Sr Project Controls Manager is at least 15 but typically 17-20 or more or the Sr Project Controls Manager is typically responsible for managing project controls functions across mega (e.g., up to $500M in construction costs) and/or complex capital projects or program of projects.

What You'll Do

• Establishes and manages the project controls staff assigned to the project, including budget/cost estimating, scheduling, document control and information systems, risk management and claims analysis functions.
• Creates, edits, and publishes guidelines, manuals, and documents for use by Project staff including the Project Management Plan, Project Controls Manual and Monthly Project Progress Reports.
• Develops and maintains relevant project controls procedures and work instructions.
• Supervises the scheduling efforts for the project to include the preparation and analysis of schedule baseline, progress schedules, specialty schedules, schedule analysis and project progress reporting.
• Assists in or directs the preparation of specialty schedules, project labor forecasts, and cash flows.
• Supervises the cost efforts of the project to include guidance and oversight of the cost management system, preparation of cost report templates, and issue of monthly Cost and Change Management report deliverables.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance and design/construction changes against the baseline estimate and schedule, communicates reasons for variances to relevant management entities.
• Identifies trends and deviations and recommends corrective courses of action.
• Recommends solutions or recovery plans for schedule/cost impacts or delays.
• Manages and maintains the implementation and utilization of project controls systems necessary to support the project including but not limited to PMCS, doc control, cost and scheduling systems.
• Develops and maintains a cost estimating capability and supervises the estimating efforts for the project to include developing construction estimates, preparing independent cost estimates, and supporting scenario analysis.
• Oversees development and maintenance of an automated system that allows for the efficient capturing, storing, retrieval, and reporting of technical and business information including cost and schedule status.
• Supervises the Document Control efforts of the project including the administration, filing, and archiving of engineering, procurement, and construction documents, reports, deliverables, invoices, and other business policies and procedures.
• Develops and produces weekly, monthly and special reports in a timely manner for the client and PM staff to monitor progress and status of the project, including input from contractor.
• Prepares PM for internal and external meetings by providing reports, analysis, and backup documentation to assist in the management of the project and dissemination of information/reports/deliverables to the PM, client, and stakeholders.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession for a medium size project controls department or group within an office.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business and 10 years related experience.
• In lieu of education, 14 years related experience.

What We Prefer

• 7 years Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) or Architecture & Engineering (A&E) project controls experience including two or more of the following: scheduling, cost estimating/budget control, and document control.
• One or more of following AACE certifications: PSP, EVP, CCP, CEP, DRMP.
• Project Controls leadership experience.
• Experience working on mega (e.g., $500M+ in construction costs) and/or highly complex capital projects or program of projects.
• Experience effectively leading medium sized teams and working effectively with other leaders, staff and large clients.
• Project Controls experience in all phases of project lifecycle (e.g., predesign, design, procurement, construction, and post‑construction phases).
• Project Controls experience working as client’s PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design‑build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Arlington, VA (Alexandria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The approximate pay range for Virginia is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee‑owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work.