Project Controls Assistant Manager

CMTS LLC•Dallas, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Assistant Manager to support Dallas Independent School District (DISD) capital improvement and construction programs in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for supporting project controls functions including cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, earned value analysis, dashboard development, and program performance monitoring across multiple K-12 construction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in: Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Related field
7–10 years of experience in: Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Management, Construction or infrastructure programs
Strong experience with: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
Working knowledge of: Cost control, Forecasting, Earned value analysis
Experience supporting: Multi-project programs, Capital improvement programs
Strong: Analytical skills, Organizational skills, Problem-solving abilities
Advanced proficiency in: Microsoft Excel, Reporting tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with: K-12 construction programs, Public-sector programs, Bond-funded programs
Familiarity with: e-Builder, Procore, PMWeb
Knowledge of: Financial systems, Integration with project controls platforms
Experience developing: Power BI dashboards, Reporting dashboards, KPI tracking tools
Progress toward or possession of: AACE CCP, AACE PSP certifications
Analytical thinking and data interpretation
Attention to detail and reporting accuracy
Proactive risk identification abilities
Communication and reporting clarity
Process improvement mindset
Progress toward or certification in: AACE CCP, AACE PSP, Similar project controls certifications

Responsibilities

Assist in managing project controls functions across multiple K-12 construction projects including: Cost tracking, Forecasting, Reporting
Assist with establishing and maintaining: Project budgets, Cost forecasts, Cash flow projections
Track: Project expenditures, Commitments, Funding alignment
Support: Earned value analysis, Performance measurement, Project health evaluations
Develop and maintain: Dashboards, Reports, KPIs for program leadership
Coordinate with: Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Program teams
Collect, validate, and update project controls data
Identify: Trends, Risks, Cost variances, Schedule variances
Assist in reviewing: Contractor cost proposals, Change Orders
Support: Monthly reporting, Quarterly reporting, Stakeholder reporting requirements
Maintain project controls documentation and reporting consistency across projects
Assist in implementing and improving: Project controls standards, Processes, Reporting tools
Coordinate with: Finance teams, Accounting teams
Support integration of systems including: e-Builder, PMWeb, Similar project management platforms
Participate in: Project meetings, Program meetings, Leadership reporting discussions
Provide mentorship and guidance to: Junior project controls staff, Analysts