Project Controls Manager

Amentum•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Our Digital Infrastructure Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities. Project Controls Manager Amentum is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, change, and risk management on complex, fast-paced capital projects. You will manage and mentor a team of cost and scheduling professionals, set project controls strategy and standards, and partner closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure predictable performance and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or international equivalent) is preferred
Experience: 10+ years of progressive project controls experience on heavy civil, industrial, hyperscale data center, semiconductor fab, or advanced manufacturing projects; at least 3+ years leading a project controls team.
Technical Mastery: Cost: WBS/CBS development, budgeting, forecasting, variance/trend analysis, cash flow, contingency management.
Schedule: Baseline development, resource loading, critical path, progress measurement, recovery planning.
Change & Risk: Formal change control, impact analysis, qualitative/quantitative risk, mitigation planning.
Reporting: Executive-ready dashboards, narratives, and KPIs (CPI, SPI, ETC/EAC, TCPI, float).
Tools: Strong proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6 (or equivalent), Procore and advanced Excel.
Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to brief executives and lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
EPC/EPCM Processes: Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover work processes

Nice To Haves

Certification: AACE International Certified Cost Professional (CCP) strongly preferred; PSP, EVP, or PMP a plus.
Mission‑Critical Experience: Hyperscale data centers or semiconductor fabs (cleanroom protocols, tool install, CSA/MEP sequencing) strongly preferred.
EVM Compliance: Experience implementing/maintaining ANSI/EIA‑748 compliant EVM systems for large capital projects.
Data & Automation: Power BI/Tableau dashboarding, data modeling, and scripting (e.g., Python/Power Query) for controls automation.

Responsibilities

Lead Project Controls across cost engineering, cost estimating, cost control/analysis, planning & scheduling, and performance reporting for assigned project(s).
Own Baselines: Develop, gain approval for, and manage the cost baseline (WBS/CBS), schedule baseline (IMS), and change control processes.
Develop & Present Forecasts: Build robust cost and schedule forecasts, cash flow curves, and staffing plans; present performance, trends, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership and the client.
EVM & Performance Management: Establish and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) where required, including CPI/SPI, variance analysis, TCPI, and recovery actions.
Change Management: Chair change control, quantify/price changes, assess schedule and cost impacts, and maintain auditable documentation.
Risk Management: Lead integrated risk management—facilitate risk workshops, maintain the risk register, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses (cost/schedule risk, Monte Carlo), and drive mitigation plans.
Estimate Development: Oversee development of Class 3–5 estimates; validate scope, quantities, unit rates, indirects, escalation, and contingency.
Integrated Scheduling: Direct creation and maintenance of resource-loaded Level 1–4 schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project), critical path analysis, and what‑if/impact assessments.
Commercial Support: Review contract terms for controls requirements; support negotiations, claims, and change/dispute resolution with thorough, data-driven substantiation.
Governance & Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly reports (cost, schedule, cash flow, risk, change log, S‑curves, KPIs) and ensure compliance with Amentum procedures and client requirements.
Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and mentor project controls staff; set standards, coach for quality, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Interface: Collaborate with client representatives, EPC partners, trade contractors, OEMs, and internal disciplines to align scope, priorities, and execution strategies.