Project Controls Manager - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their Mission Critical team on data center projects in Boling, TX. This role is responsible for actively managing assigned project(s) risk by closely collaborating with project teams. The Project Controls Manager will monitor project cost, progress, scheduling, and quality, including scopes of work and forecast completion. The Weitz Company, established in 1855, is a full-service construction company committed to building a better way and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

Requirements

7 years of construction project management, project scheduling, or cost controls experience is required
Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta, P6, Procore, JDE, and Outlook.
Employee must have the ability to learn other specific software. Training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

A college degree in a construction-related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable.
OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.
Data center construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor compliance with project scheduling, quality control (if applicable) and reporting requirements
Create, monitor and manage project financials and cost reporting
Ensure project schedule is updated weekly; identify and address long lead items; discuss with project leadership as needed
Review schedule updates and status, cost updates and cost projections with project teams
Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope; coordinate and communicate with applicable project team members
Collaborate with project team to implement and monitor compliance of project quality control plan and related programs, if applicable
Assess and monitor established workflows and/or systems to ensure maximum utilization across platforms; identify and initiate process enhancements
Lead regular project meetings
Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, detect constructability issues)
Partner with project team to implement and execute project goals
Foster and maintain working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise
Identify and approve value engineering and scope reduction opportunities within delegated authority