Project Controls Manager

STV•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$137,698 - $183,597

About The Position

STV is seeking a Project Controls Manager to overseeing project controls functions for high-quality infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead and manage the full suite of project controls functions, including scheduling, cost control, risk and change management, forecasting, and reporting. This role partners closely with Project Managers to ensure that performance data is accurate, timely, and actionable, while supervising a team of project control specialists and analysts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
8+ years of experience in project controls or project controls management for large infrastructure, transportation, or civil works projects.
Experience in public sector environments; DOT/highway project experience is a plus.
Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and cost control software (e.g., SAP, Deltek, Unifier, Costpoint).
Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, trend analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with ability to present to senior leadership.
Ability to coordinate and interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders (project teams, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies).
Attention to detail, organizational aptitude, process orientation, and high integrity.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications preferred (PMP, CCP, EVMP, or similar).
Experience in public sector environments; DOT/highway project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead project budgeting, cost baseline development, and approval processes.
Generate periodic cost forecasts and develop trend analyses to support proactive decision-making.
Prepare comprehensive project and program performance reports, dashboards, and trend analyses.
Communicate deviations, forecasts, risks, and recommended actions effectively to senior management and program leadership.
Ensure consistency and accuracy of all project controls data, reports, and documentation.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of project controls staff, including schedulers, cost analysts, and document control specialists.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Contracts Administration, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
Champion best practices, continuous improvement, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing within the project controls discipline.
Support standardization of tools, templates, and procedures to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy across the GEC program.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships