Senior Project Controls Manager - Hybrid, Scheduling & Risk

Motive Power; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

EV incentive

Job summary

At Motive Power, a dynamic consulting firm serving the US Utility sector, we seek a Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls team through the full lifecycle. You will partner with project managers to set baselines, develop and integrate schedules, manage change control, and report performance to stakeholders.

You will implement standards, mentor staff, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project controls, including leadership of project controls teams.
• Proficiency with project management software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• PMI PMP or similar certification (CAPM, PMI-SP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the project controls team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with project managers to establish baselines for schedule and scope.
• Implement and enforce project controls standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain project schedules, aligning owner and contractor timelines.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including schedule progress and risks.
• Manage changes through a formal change control process.
• Facilitate risk assessments and track mitigation actions.
• Conduct project reviews and performance assessments to ensure controls compliance.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Support training and development of project controls personnel.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement across activities.

Skills

Scheduling

Earned value management (EVM)

Risk management

Reporting

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Motive Power, a dynamic consulting firm serving the US Utility sector, we seek a Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls team through the full lifecycle. You will partner with project managers to set baselines, develop and integrate schedules, manage change control, and report performance to stakeholders.

You will implement standards, mentor staff, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across projects.