Senior Project Controls Manager — Employee‑Owned Growth

PCL; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave and family care

HSA or FSA for healthcare

Mental health and wellness support

Career growth and mentorship programs

Job summary

PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Abilene, Texas seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead cost and schedule management on industrial projects, collaborating with project, operations and field teams to drive informed decisions and successful outcomes.

You will oversee cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring visibility and accountability across the project lifecycle. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent construction experience.
• Experience in project controls including cost control, scheduling, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of how cost and schedule controls support project execution and decision-making.
• Experience with cost forecasting, schedule development and change management.
• Familiarity with project management, scheduling, and cost control software.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and schedule management on industrial projects with project teams.
• Own project performance visibility including budget, schedule, and forecast accuracy.
• Communicate trends and risks to project leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee cost control, scheduling, and forecasting systems.
• Analyze and manage cost and schedule impacts related to scope or contract changes.
• Collaborate with project, operations, and field teams for data-driven decisions.
• Provide clear reporting and recommendations to support execution and reviews.
• Mentor and develop junior controls staff.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling software

Job description

PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Abilene, Texas seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead cost and schedule management on industrial projects, collaborating with project, operations and field teams to drive informed decisions and successful outcomes.

You will oversee cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring visibility and accountability across the project lifecycle. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and continual improvement.