Senior Project Controls Manager

Novax Recruitment Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 174,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $193,000

15% bonus

Retirement plan

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group and a major construction firm in Phoenix, AZ are seeking an experienced project controls leader to oversee regional teams and improve how complex projects are planned, monitored and delivered.

You will drive cost management, scheduling and forecasting across multiple regions, partnering with senior leaders to identify risks and improve forecasting. This senior role requires travel up to 25% and a strong focus on developing managers and training teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project controls or construction operations.
• Experience leading managers and teams across multiple regions.
• Strong knowledge of cost engineering, scheduling, risk management and performance analytics.
• Evidence of successfully implementing new systems and processes across a construction business.
• Experience with enterprise project controls and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Project Controls Managers and establish consistent standards across the business.
• Oversee cost control, scheduling, reporting and project performance measures.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify risks, improve forecasting and support financial targets.
• Introduce improved systems, analytics and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Lead performance reviews and implement improvements across projects and teams.
• Develop managers and deliver training to support new processes.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Cross-regional leadership

Cost engineering

Scheduling

Risk management

Performance analytics

Systems implementation

Enterprise project controls platforms

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Travel: Up to 25%

A major construction business is seeking an experienced project controls leader to oversee regional teams and improve how complex projects are planned, monitored and delivered.

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, work closely with executive leadership and drive improvements in cost management, scheduling and forecasting across multiple regions.

The Role

• Lead regional Project Controls Managers and establish consistent standards across the business.
• Oversee cost control, scheduling, reporting and project performance measures.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify risks, improve forecasting and support financial targets.
• Introduce improved systems, analytics and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Lead performance reviews and implement improvements across projects and teams.
• Develop managers and deliver training to support new processes.

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years of experience in project controls or construction operations.
• Experience leading managers and teams across multiple regions.
• Strong knowledge of cost engineering, scheduling, risk management and performance analytics.
• Evidence of successfully implementing new systems and processes across a construction business.
• Experience with enterprise project controls and reporting platforms.A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

The Package

• $193,000 target base salary.
• 15% target bonus.
• Retirement plan and comprehensive insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.