Senior Project Controls Manager

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves leading project controls across complex capital projects ensuring timely and budget-aligned delivery. Candidates should have over 10 years of project controls or cost engineering experience. Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is essential. The position offers competitive compensation, health coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project management.
• Experience managing large EPC, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, change management, and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project controls activities for major projects or programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Oversee cost management processes, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and cost.
• Prepare executive dashboards and project performance analyses.

Skills

Project controls management

Cost engineering

Scheduling

Risk management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

EcoSys

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

The Senior Project Controls Manager at Quanta Power Solutions is responsible for leading project controls functions across large, complex capital projects or portfolios, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, progress measurement, and performance reporting. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives by implementing effective project controls systems, processes, and governance.

What You'll Do

• Lead all project controls activities for major projects or programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Oversee cost management processes including budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and change control.
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, cost, and productivity baselines.
• Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reports, and project performance analyses.
• Manage project risk registers and support mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and operations teams.
• Review contractor schedules, progress reports, and payment applications.
• Establish project controls standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead schedule risk analysis and scenario planning.
• Support claims analysis, delay analysis, and recovery planning when required.
• Mentor and supervise project controls engineers, schedulers, and cost analysts.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, company policies, and industry standards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project management.
• Experience managing large EPC, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency with:
  • Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project
  • Excel
  • Power BI or similar reporting tools
  • Cost management systems (EcoSys, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Change management
  • Risk analysis
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.