Project Controls Manager

Flatiron Construction Corp•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager oversees project control activities for one District or Mega Project, including prime contract management, scheduling, cost control, and contract change management. The role collaborates with project teams and industry experts to support project efficiency and effectiveness. It provides technical advice and project control guidance, oversees cost reporting and reconciliation, manages scheduling activities, and supports the use of company systems for cost, schedule, document control, and reporting. The position also monitors project performance, claims and change orders, cash flow, resource and cost loading, and project closeout.

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.
Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Proven leadership and influencing skills.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the company.
Ability to identify cost-reduction strategies aligned with project budgets and design specification requirements.
Delegation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze contract management records to provide technical advice and project control guidance.
Oversee cost-control 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 and use of company systems for tracking, monitoring, and controlling costs and schedules, including training and use of approved systems for 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 schedule resource and cost loading, including labor, equipment, and material projections and productivity trend reporting, to forecast project costs and financial outcomes.
Assist with project closeout by validating final revenue before final bill submission.
Identify cost-reduction strategies in schedules, quantities, or contract specifications that align with project budgets and design requirements.
Develop or refine company-wide programs and communicate expectations and business value across the business.