Senior Project Controls Manager

JP Donovan Construction; Rockledge (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Donovan Construction is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead cost management, schedule control, and performance analytics across complex construction projects in Pennsylvania. This on-site role requires strong expertise in cost control, scheduling, and earned value management, with the ability to produce executive dashboards and coordinate with Sr.

Leadership. You'll standardize reporting templates, manage change events, and drive continuous improvement across self-perform and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CM/engineering/finance or related field.
• Proficient in cost control and scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and cost accounting.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost codes, and cost breakdown structures.
• Lead monthly cost-to-complete updates, variance analyses, and forecasts.
• Validate schedules and ensure correct logic and resource allocations.
• Embed EVM methodologies and produce executive dashboards.
• Standardize cost reporting templates and forecasting tools.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling software

Primavera P6

MS Project

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Power BI

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Procore

CMiC

Ecosys

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead cost management, schedule control, and performance analytics across complex construction projects.

This is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost codes, and cost breakdown structures.
• Lead monthly cost-to-complete updates, variance analyses, and margin-at-completion forecasting.
• Monitor committed costs, subcontractor agreements, change orders, labor productivity, and equipment utilization.
• Provide early-warning indicators for cost overruns and schedule risks.
• Lead monthly risk discussions and reporting with Sr. Leadership

Schedule Management & Progress Reporting

• Review and validate project schedules; ensure logic, sequencing, and resource allocations are accurate.
• Track schedule performance against baseline and integrate schedule data into cost projections and earned-value models.

Earned Value & Performance Analytics

• Implement earned value management (EVM) methodologies for self-perform and subcontracted scopes.
• Generate executive dashboards and monthly reporting packages for leadership.

Change Management & Risk Control

• Evaluate change events for cost/schedule impact and update budgets and forecasts accordingly.
• Maintain project risk registers and provide quantitative risk analysis.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Administer project controls systems (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, CMiC, Ecosys).
• Drive standardization of cost reporting templates and forecasting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency with cost control and scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Power BI, Excel advanced modeling).
• Strong understanding of contract terms, schedule logic, and cost accounting structures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with construction projects ranging from $50M-$500M.
• Familiarity with heavy civil and vertical construction, industrial, and aerospace construction
• Experience with ERP systems and earned value methodologies.
• Previous Cost Control Management