Sr Project Controls Manager and Construction

AtkinsRéalis; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager – Pharmaceutical and Construction to join our team in Guaynabo, PR. The role involves leading the project controls team, managing cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for complex projects collocated at the client site in Carolina, PR.

The position reports to the Project or Construction Manager and collaborates with multiple groups across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong cost management, scheduling, and project planning and estimating skills.
• Ability to interface with external engineering, architectural and construction firms.
• Experience developing budgets, cash flows, financial analysis and/or schedules.
• Proficiency with Primavera and MS Projects; ERP experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel; able to create trend curves and dashboards.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff coordination and mentors the project controls team.
• Maintains detailed project cost estimates and forecasts across design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Tracks budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecasts using EV analysis.
• Participates in improving project controls systems and tools.
• Establishes a project work breakdown structure aligned with industry best practices.
• Assists in bid review to ensure cost control requirements are included in contracts.
• Interacts with other groups on cost codes, POs, and change orders.
• Works with scheduling to develop and maintain integrated schedules.
• Manages risk processes and performance dashboards; prepares cost forecasts.
• Provides senior project management support as needed.

Skills

Cost management

Scheduling

Project planning

Estimating

Communication

Contract knowledge

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Projects

ERP systems

Cost management software

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a

Guaynabo, PR.

Our office is in Guaynabo, PR but the position is expected to be full-time collocated at the client’s location in Carolina, PR. The position reports to the Project or Construction Manager working directly with the client.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager – Pharmaceutical and Construction to join our team in Guaynabo, PR. Our office is in Guaynabo, PR but the position is expected to be full-time collocated at the client’s location in Carolina, PR. The position reports to the Project or Construction Manager working directly with the client.

Your role

• Manages staff co-ordination and workload and directly supervises and mentors the project controls team as a subject matter expert.


• Manages, revises, and maintains status of the detailed project cost estimate/forecast to include all phases of project execution from design/engineering, material/equipment procurement and deliveries, construction contracts through start-up activities and closeout.


• Tracks and analyzes the project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecasts using Earned Value methodology Analysis includes forecast and variance analysis (Cost and Schedule), trends, Risk Analysis with evaluation of contingency reserve and developing and maintaining an Issue log.


• Participates in the development and improvement of project controls systems. Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of project controls and project management.


• Establishes a project work breakdown structure in line with industry best practices.


• Assists in analyzing project control requirements as part of the bid review process to ensure all cost control requirements are incorporated into individual contracts and purchase orders.


• Interacts with other project groups in relation to cost codes, purchase order commitments and change orders.


• Assists in creating detailed project budgets from estimates and in the development of cash flow projections.


• Works with senior project management staff in managing the overall project cost control efforts.


• Works with scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project schedules including all phases of project execution.


• Assists in early identification of long lead items, resource constraints, and required project start dates.


• Manages key project indicators and project commercial reports.


• Manages internal job costing in relation to the fee and services to be provided, resources required and all project reporting including job number, Project Status Report (PSR) and other company reporting policies.


• Produces forecasts of total project costs, annual costs, and monthly cash flow costs and provides variance analysis and explanations.


• Manage Risk Management process including driving the identification, evaluation, mitigation and management process of the Risk management.


• Assists in coordinating engineering and construction activities in conjunction with overall project schedule requirements. Incorporates engineering and construction contractor schedules into overall project schedules.


• Works with the senior project management staff in ensuring all contract deliverables and deadlines are met.


• Provides senior level general project management support as necessary (e.g., financial/operational budgeting, consolidation, analysis, forecasting; business development; pricing; billing; key client/consultant relationship management).


• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus ten (10) years relevant experience.


• Must have strong cost management, scheduling, and project planning and estimating skills, as well as the communication skills necessary to interface with external engineering, architectural and construction firms, suppliers, the management team and other organizations within client organizations.


• Must be able to use A/E and CM cost and/or schedule information to evaluate project status. Must have experience in developing budgets, cash flows, financial analysis and/or schedules.


• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Must have thorough understanding of different types of contracts (Lump Sum, T&M'etc.) and their implications on Project Management and overall project risks.


• Working knowledge of industry standard software and ERP, Planning & Scheduling, and cost management applications.


• Experience with Primavera and Microsoft Projects is preferred.


• Must be adept at managing large datasets, preparing trend curves and performance dashboards and performing statistical and financial analysis in MS Excel or equivalent solution.


• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project and Power BI.


• PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI) or CCP - Certified Cost Professional (AACE) or EVP – Earned Value Professional (AACE).


• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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