Senior Project Controls Manager – Utility Capital Projects

Progressive; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead governance and control activities for large capital projects in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Initial onboarding and training will be in Houston, TX with per diem and mileage provided.

The role requires a strong background in project controls, cost and schedule management, risk management, and change control, with experience in EPC environments and utility sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 12+ years of capital project management and project controls experience
• Experience supporting large, complex utility capital projects required
• Strong background in project controls, cost management, schedule management, risk management, and change management
• Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering firms, or utility organizations
• Strong analytical, reporting, and business case development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide executive-level guidance and influence project teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project management and project controls SME for large capital projects
• Lead continuous improvement of project controls standards, policies, procedures, and governance processes
• Conduct independent project assessments, assurance reviews, and stage gate evaluations
• Review project deliverables, business cases, and project controls documentation for compliance and quality
• Provide guidance on cost control, schedule management, risk management, change management, and contingency management
• Support development of project business cases and capital investment decisions
• Deliver project controls and risk management training programs
• Analyze project portfolio performance and provide recommendations to improve cost, schedule, and execution outcomes
• Develop and maintain project reporting, governance, and assurance programs
• Partner with project teams to drive successful project delivery, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Capital project management

Project controls

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Change management

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Business case development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Finance

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Primavera P6

Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)

Monte Carlo risk analysis tools

Stage Gate Process (SGP)

Job description

Progressive is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead governance and control activities for large capital projects in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Initial onboarding and training will be in Houston, TX with per diem and mileage provided.

The role requires a strong background in project controls, cost and schedule management, risk management, and change control, with experience in EPC environments and utility sectors.