Project Controls Manager 1

Manhattan Construction Company • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Project Controls Manager 1 is responsible for administering Manhattan’s project controls practices and policies within their region. The role helps maintain the company’s operating platform and ensures regional projects incorporate operational guidelines into everyday performance. It requires business management acumen, leadership, organizational and time-management skills, communication skills, and customer-service skills.

The manager leads regional operations onboarding and systems training, provides ongoing training, and supports Project Directors and Project Teams. The role monitors key performance indicators and software standards in project management systems; supports project standards for general conditions, cash flow tracking, and schedules; participates in monthly project status reviews; and reviews and approves job-cost budgets. The manager also supports regional project performance reviews and works with Project Accountants and Project Managers on billing forecasts and change management. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting project management systems, helping review and potentially roll out new software, and conducting themselves in accordance with Manhattan’s Guiding Principles and Way We Work. Other duties may be assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Math, or an equivalent field and eight years of industry experience are required. General construction experience is preferred. Occasional travel is required, primarily within the metropolitan area and sometimes domestically; a valid driver’s license is required. The role includes physical activities such as standing, bending, sitting, and squatting for extended periods, repeating movements, using hands to operate or handle items, and occasionally lifting, pulling, or moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Math, or an equivalent field.
• Eight years of industry experience.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Technological savvy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products and project management systems.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of various project delivery methods.
• Valid driver’s license; occasional travel is required.
• Ability to stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• General construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and systems training for regional operations personnel.
• Provide ongoing training so project teams can work in accordance with company standards and Manhattan Guiding Principles.
• Provide operational support to Project Directors and Project Teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators in project management systems.
• Monitor software standards and training for the company’s project management system.
• Administer the company’s project management system.
• Assist teams in managing standards for general conditions, cash flow tracking, and schedules.
• Participate in monthly project status reviews to ensure project compliance.
• Review and approve job-cost budgets within the region.
• Assist with the regional Project Performance Review process.
• Work with Project Accountants and Project Managers to create and monitor billing forecasts and change management.
• Analyze, identify, and resolve issues with project management systems.
• Assist in reviewing and potentially rolling out new software.
• Conduct themselves in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and exhibit attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• Opportunities to grow a career through multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.
• A positive, friendly, team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Work on projects for the community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.

What This Job Offers

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