Project Controls Manager

Cumming Management Group•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! We are currently looking for a Project Controls Manager located in San Diego, CA. The position will have a cost analysis focus and will have you working within our Education project construction sector, specifically with higher education K-14 project types. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities for our nation’s youth and adults seeking to better themselves through learning.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, construction management or finance/accounting. Candidates who do not meet the education requirements may substitute additional experience on a year for year basis.
Ten (10) years of experience in Project Controls work, including planning, estimating, forecasting, cost control, schedule control, and project reports.
Four (4) years of the above experience as a Program or Project Controls Specialist in a government agency or supporting infrastructure engineering and construction projects is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for program and project scheduling, cost control, data management and/or reporting in the project control system.
Identifies best practices and coordinates the development and implementation of project controls initiatives, tools, and procedures to support these best practices.
Hands-on, detailed analysis and validation of program and project data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
Ensures that all agency stakeholders have been engaged and/or followed up.
Organizes program and project level data to enable timely and accurate reporting.
Interfaces with senior management to support decision making.
Provides oversight to ensure management is aware of project schedule, budget, and scope-related successes and/or challenges.
Provides oversight and analysis of job cost processes as these relate to the bond program.
Monitors and maintains the project budget and scope change procedures.
Reviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation.
Develops metrics and reports that aid in the improvement and efficiency of project execution.
Trains program controls staff and relevant staff throughout the construction program on program controls policies, procedures, tools, and best practices.
Provides support for internal and external audits.