Project Controls Manager - Power

Sundt Construction•Tempe, AZ

13d

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager works collaboratively with business units to ensure that SMS policies and standard operating procedures are understood and implemented across projects. The role measures and analyzes project performance metrics to help mitigate risk and support consistent project execution. It also supports project governance, continuous improvement, consistent project management practices, and the development, training, and implementation of key processes and systems. This is a safety-sensitive position. The job description may change and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting is preferred.
Experience with large, complex construction projects valued at more than $50 million.
Knowledge and experience in construction operations within Building, Transportation, and/or Industrial markets.
Knowledge and experience using enterprise-based scheduling software; P6 experience is preferred.
Knowledge of SMS and Sundt operations procedures.
Minimum 7–10 years of relevant construction experience; 3–5 years with Sundt is preferred.
Ability to understand and interpret contract agreements, cost and revenue forecasting, risk identification and management, change identification and management, and cost estimating.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs and Prolog.
Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; climb stairs or ladders occasionally; and grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
Ability to interact with people frequently and to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift or workday.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting.
Three to five years of experience with Sundt.
Experience with P6 scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate compliance auditing of project governance required by the SMS and the project team’s Project Management Plan (PMP), as approved by Business Unit Management.
Promote Lean principles and practices throughout the organization as part of continuous improvement on projects.
Evaluate and propose updates to SMS workflows, forms, templates, and system manuals based on interaction with project teams.
Identify best practices and lessons learned that could be applied more broadly, including related training, development, and support needs.
Measure the presence, functionality, and value added of project software used in applying SMS, including Prolog, JDE, Textura, and other required systems.
Optimize companywide use of VDC to improve parametric estimating, budgeting, and scheduling results.
Participate in business unit project status reporting (MPR and ELPR), identify actionable improvement measures and lessons learned, and follow up.
Participate in developing data analytics and reporting formats that support consistent auditing and application of SMS policies and procedures.
Analyze project performance metrics and trends to identify early warnings of performance risk.
Support business units in developing and implementing recovery plans for critical project management performance deficiencies as assigned by the PMO.
Support business units in consistently establishing and maintaining Project Management Plans required by the SMS.
Support development, training, and implementation of key processes and systems.
Work collaboratively with business units to promote a uniform and comprehensive understanding and implementation of SMS policies and standard operating procedures.
Comply with safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.