Manager, Project Controls Cost & Scheduling

Invenergy • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Invenergy is hiring a Manager, Project Controls Cost & Schedule to lead cost control and scheduling staff and actively manage cost and schedule for key, complex projects. The role supports financial reporting and Project Management during project development and construction. It focuses on managing and analyzing cost control models, critical path analysis, schedule performance evaluation, integrated cost and schedule models, and detailed reporting to improve construction project execution.

The position follows a hybrid schedule: in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays, if work permits. The role may require time at active construction sites and travel up to 5% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; engineering, finance, or construction is preferred.
• At least 8 years of work experience.
• Team lead or people management experience.
• Experience with P6/OPC.
• Experience with cost control systems.
• Excellent solution-seeking, teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to spend time on active construction sites.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 years of construction experience with cost and scheduling.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects with multiple levels of interface between vendors, internal staff, and other stakeholders.
• Experience identifying project risks that may affect cost and schedule.
• At least 1 year of experience managing direct reports.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) or relevant certifications.
• CCP or CCC certification.
• Project management experience.
• Renewable energy experience.
• Process improvement and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor total project expenditures, including verifying supplier, vendor, and subcontractor invoices and claims so project expenditures are captured and recorded properly.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying relationships, logic, milestones, durations, and constraints across the project portfolio.
• Review contractor schedule submissions and updates for completeness, and identify schedule risks for the Project Management team.
• Own baseline schedules and coordinate updates with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide planning, cost, and scheduling support for projects, including variation reporting and milestone tracking.
• Lead cost controllers and schedulers supporting cost and scheduling activities across the project portfolio.
• Monitor project financial activity and create and follow up on purchase requests.
• Conduct commercial reviews of subcontractor quotations in preparation for service agreements.
• Support effective project implementation and use reports to monitor activities, purchases, invoicing, and deliveries through project closure.
• Identify cost and schedule risks and assist with planned mitigation efforts.
• Prepare monthly movement reports to promptly monitor project activities and inform the project manager and management.
• Review project cost and schedule reports to ensure project requirements are being met.
• Monitor projects and proactively provide input on issues affecting them.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as directed by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Potential eligibility to participate in bonus programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager