Sr Projects Contorl Manager

Vector Talent Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager for a client delivering Bonneville Power Administration projects in Vancouver, Washington. The role focuses on cost engineering, scheduling, EVMS, and performance reporting across multiple large-scale projects.

Responsibilities include leading a team of CAMs, Schedulers, and Analysts; maintaining baselines; coordinating with finance on revenue, invoicing, and Costpoint; and ensuring compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 and DOE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of project controls experience in EPC or heavy industrial construction, including at least five years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in earned value management, cost engineering, and scheduling.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and project controls or EVMS tools such as Cobra, EcoSys, or similar software.
• Experience with federal contracting and DOE program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering, scheduling, EV analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting across assigned projects.
• Establish and maintain the integrated cost and schedule baseline, manage change control, and protect baseline integrity throughout project execution.
• Implement and manage EVMS processes in accordance with ANSI/EIA-748 standards and DOE requirements, including support for certification and surveillance activities.
• Oversee CPR/IPMR reporting, variance analyses, and estimate-at-completion forecasts; present performance findings to project and executive leadership.
• Manage and mentor project controls staff, including Control Account Managers, Schedulers, and Project Controls Analysts.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting on revenue recognition, invoicing, cash flow, and Costpoint reporting.
• Lead internal and external audits related to project controls, cost management, and EVMS compliance.

Skills

EVMS

Primavera P6

Cost engineering

Scheduling

Leadership

DOE contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business

Tools

Cobra

EcoSys

Deltek Costpoint

Primavera Unifier

Job description

Job Description

Compensation: DOEWork Status: US Citizen only.

Vector Talent Solutions is a veteran-owned workforce solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations identify, attract, and hire top talent.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager for a client supporting Bonneville Power Administration projects in Vancouver, WA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering, scheduling, earned value analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting across assigned projects.
• Establish and maintain the integrated cost and schedule baseline, manage change control, and protect baseline integrity throughout project execution.
• Implement and manage earned value management system (EVMS) processes in accordance with ANSI/EIA-748 standards and DOE requirements, including support for certification and surveillance activities.
• Oversee CPR/IPMR reporting, variance analyses, and estimate-at-completion forecasts; present performance findings to project and executive leadership.
• Manage and mentor project controls staff, including Control Account Managers, Schedulers, and Project Controls Analysts.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting on revenue recognition, invoicing, cash flow, and Costpoint reporting.
• Lead internal and external audits related to project controls, cost management, and EVMS compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 15 or more years of project controls experience in EPC or heavy industrial construction, including at least five years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in earned value management, cost engineering, and scheduling.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and project controls or EVMS tools such as Cobra, EcoSys, or similar software.
• Experience with federal contracting and DOE program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS certification processes.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint integration and reporting.
• Experience implementing Oracle Primavera Unifier.
• PMP, EVP, CCE/A, or PSP certification.

Additional Information

• Location: Vancouver, WA
• Classification: Exempt
• Travel: Approximately 30%, including overnight travel
• Supervisory responsibilities: Directly manages Control Account Managers, Schedulers, and Project Controls Analysts; typically oversees a team of 3–8.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.