Construction Project Controls Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

W.W. Clyde • Orem, Utah

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager is a teaching-focused role responsible for helping project teams understand and correctly apply WW Clyde’s Project Management Guide, project controls standards, and supporting systems. Working under the Director of Project Controls, the manager trains and supports Field Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and interns on budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and project processes.

The role combines strong technical knowledge of project financials, forecasting, and reporting with hands-on coaching and training. The manager provides individual support, develops training materials and documentation, analyzes project results, supports project setup and closeout, and helps teams address process and system issues. The position is based in the office in Orem, Utah, with regional travel to project sites as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing others in a professional setting.
• Strong working knowledge of project financials, including budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and variance analysis, and the ability to teach these subjects.
• At least 3 years of experience in project controls, project management, operations support, finance, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, ERP systems, and project management software, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly and teach them to others.
• Genuine interest in continued learning and adapting to process and system changes.
• Ability to explain complex processes clearly and patiently to people with varied experience levels.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel to project sites within the region as needed.
• Must maintain an insurable driving record.
• Successful background check and pre-employment drug screen, including THC, are required; the posting notes that applicants with a DUI or felony conviction may not meet eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Engineering, Education, or a related field.
• Experience in construction, particularly heavy civil, and familiarity with how project teams operate in the field.
• Experience developing training curriculum, SOPs, or process documentation from scratch.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
• Prior experience leading change management or system implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and coach Field Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and interns on company processes, project controls practices, and technology systems.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing training through live instruction, one-on-one support, and follow-up.
• Develop, document, and maintain training materials, reference guides, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on WW Clyde project controls standards, systems, and the Project Management Guide.
• Teach and support project financial processes, including budget development, cost forecasting, cost reporting, and month-end close.
• Analyze financial reports and forecasts to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and use findings to coach project teams.
• Review month-end project reporting for accuracy and identify areas where additional training is needed.
• Develop and maintain project control plans covering schedule, budget, forecast, and scope for assigned projects.
• Lead the development and rollout of project reporting tools and processes, including progress reports, budget reports, forecasts, and risk reporting.
• Create and maintain data analytics that measure project performance and adherence to intended scope.
• Oversee new project setup and project closeout processes, using them as training opportunities.
• Diagnose user, process, and system issues, identify root causes, and work with teams to implement solutions.
• Drive adoption of new processes and systems through change management and follow-through.
• Build trusted working relationships with field and project teams.
• Partner with fellow Project Controls Managers and department leadership to maintain consistent training, process, and system support across regions.
• Model and reinforce WW Clyde’s core values: We Value People, Our Word is Our Bond, Always Give a Full Measure, and We Continuously Improve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed