Project Controls Manager

Flatiron Construction Corp•Appling, GA

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager oversees critical activities that support project success, including prime contract management, scheduling, cost control, and contract change management. The role collaborates with industry experts and project teams to drive efficiency and effectiveness for one District or Mega Project. This full-time position supports an Advanced Technology project that includes the Data Center market segment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in construction engineering, project management, or project controls.
Experience with complex scheduling and cost control processes.
Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting.
Proven leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the company.
Ability to identify cost-reduction strategies in schedules, quantities, or contract specifications that align with project budgets and design specification requirements.
Delegation and communication skills, including the ability to develop or refine a company-wide program and clearly communicate expectations and business value to all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze contract management records to provide technical advice and project control guidance.
Oversee cost controls reporting and reconciliation for one District or Mega Project, and provide reports to the Project Controls Director for Division-level summaries.
Manage scheduling processes and support for District or Mega Projects, including bid-phase scheduling, project schedule creation, monthly reporting, and schedule updates.
Support integration of company systems used to track, monitor, and control costs or schedules, ensuring accurate training and use of approved systems for project document control and reporting.
Conduct regular project reviews and monitor job cost reports against key performance indicators (KPIs).
Coordinate with the Division Claims/Contract Manager to track and monitor change order and claims preparation and resolution.
Manage tracking activities related to unsecured revenue and project contingencies.
Monitor and control project cash flow by tracking over- and under-billing.
Assist with resource and cost loading to schedules, including labor, equipment, and material projections, and productivity trend reporting to forecast project costs and financial outcomes.
Assist with project closeout procedures by validating final revenue before final bill submission.