Project Controls Manager - Sargent & Lundy

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

The Project Controls Manager will lead all project controls functions within a Project Management Office (PMO) in support of transmission and distribution Capital Projects. The role will provide oversight and guidance to project controls personnel, including cost engineers, scheduling staff, and financial administrative staff. The work will include collaboration with PMO team members, such as Project Managers and Program Managers, and direct interface with client management and site personnel.

The Project Controls Manager will:

• Be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and management of capital projects processes, procedures, and administrative services to ensure the Project Controls functions are delivered with consistency and quality
• Collaborate with the PMO team to achieve the client’s business objectives
• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Project Controls best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to:
• Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis and reporting
• Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
• Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, schedule reporting
• Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation
• Report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans
• Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable
• Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to PMO and client leadership
• Ensure the success of the Project Controls staff through mentoring and training
• There is the potential for you to travel to client offices or site locations, as required

Essential skills and experience:

• 10+ years of total Capital Project experience, preferably in the energy transmission and distribution industry
• 5+ years of direct Project Controls experience
• Bachelor of science degree with emphasis in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; preferably from an ABET Accredited program
• Expert in Earned Value Management and the application of Project Controls methodologies
• Comfortable in a project leadership role and making decisions with regards to project budget and schedule
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects with full responsibility for the project controls functions
• Able to prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
• Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
• Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and PowerBI

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems, preferably SAP and Powerplan
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Salary Range

$162,000 - $193,000

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.