Project Controls Manager - Airport

PMA Consultants Careers•San Francisco, CA
•$149,833 - $212,719•Hybrid

About The Position

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a large, multi-year capital project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This position will lead project controls for the delivery of a new catering facility utilizing Progressive Design-Build. The Project Controls Manager will provide independent cost, schedule, and risk analysis to support project decision-making throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational cutover, and closeout.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of project controls experience on large, complex capital projects.
  • Experience with Progressive Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, or similar collaborative delivery methods, including GMP development and open-book pricing.
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and integrated master scheduling.
  • Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
  • Experience with a Project Management Information System (PMIS) such as e-Builder, Kahua, Procore, or similar.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to present project information to leadership and executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
  • Experience supporting airport, aviation, public-agency, or similarly complex capital projects is preferred.
  • AACE certification (PSP, CCP, or DRMP) or PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule, incorporating procurement, environmental and regulatory reviews, permitting, long-lead equipment, construction, commissioning, and operational cutover.
  • Maintain the master budget and cost plan and establish procedures for open-book cost development and design-to-budget management.
  • Prepare independent cost estimates and schedule analyses and lead reconciliation with the Design-Builder at established project milestones.
  • Evaluate early-work packages, work-package Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs), and the final GMP to support construction authorization.
  • Manage the project risk register, contingency and allowance tracking, change control, and forecasting.
  • Review invoices and monitor phase-specific Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amounts, cost-to-complete, and projected final cost.
  • Identify cost and schedule trends and potential impacts and provide recommendations for corrective action.
  • Develop weekly, monthly, and executive-level reports and maintain project controls dashboards within the Project Management Information System (PMIS).
  • Track and report supplier diversity participation and other required project performance metrics.
  • Coordinate with project management, design, construction, procurement, and other stakeholders to support integrated project delivery.
  • Support project controls activities through commissioning, operational cutover, stabilization, and closeout.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • medical
  • prescription
  • dental
  • vision
  • time off with pay
  • 401(k) with company match
  • life
  • disability
  • professional development reimbursement
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