Program Controls Manager

Stantec•Blue Ash, OH

About The Position

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community. Your Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Program Controls Manager to oversee program and project controls for a major water infrastructure program delivered through Progressive Design Build. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative programs that shape communities and infrastructure nationwide. You’ll work with a dynamic team of professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.

Requirements

Direct controls experience managing large-scale water or utility infrastructure programs that contain multiple projects that have multiple delivery methods.
Experience in development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scheduling and schedule analysis, cost estimating and cost control, budget development, reporting and record/document control.
Experience in developing and updating cost and resource loaded schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other database programs, web-based tools and spreadsheets.
Experience in project management systems and software including Primavera, e-Builder, PMWeb, Aconex, or similar, with integrating project management systems with ERP systems including Oracle and JD Edwards.
Experience in mapping complex business processes and developing efficiencies using Visio.
Strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Desire and willingness to be a part of a large global engineering company, and to work with teams in other offices around the world.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, construction management, or another related field is required.
Minimum of 15 years of program management experience with large-scale water or utility infrastructure programs required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the municipal sector in areas of public works, water, utilities, and industry and on multi-sector programs is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired.

Responsibilities

Program Controls Leadership Lead the development and execution of program controls strategy across assigned portfolio(s).
Establish governance frameworks, reporting standards, and performance metrics.
Ensure alignment of cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance management processes.
Provide oversight and assurance of integrated master schedules and cost baselines.
Cost & Schedule Management Oversee development, maintenance, and analysis of program budgets and forecasts.
Ensure accurate reporting in the eBuilder PMIS and project dashboards.
Monitor schedule performance and critical path analysis.
Pro-actively manage schedulers and regular project update review meeting cycles Implement corrective actions to address variances.
Risk & Change Management Coordinate with Risk Management Lead for all project and program risk identification, quantification, mitigation planning, and reporting.
Coordinate with Change Management Lead for all project related cost changes including contingency use, allowances, change requests and change orders, and any claims.
Actively participate in the Change Review Committee process and monitor adherence to all process and reporting requirements.
Monitor change control processes and impact analysis.
Ensure integration of risk and change impacts into cost and schedule forecasts.
Reporting & Performance Management Present program performance insights to senior leadership and clients.
Drive data integrity and consistency across reporting systems.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Develop executive-level dashboards and project level reporting packages.
Team & Capability Development Define roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks.
Promote continuous improvement and standardization of tools and processes.
Lead implementation of program controls systems and digital solutions.
Build and mentor high-performing program controls teams.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement Serve as primary point of contact for program controls with clients and internal leadership.
Support commercial discussions related to claims, change orders, and recovery plans.
Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.