Project Controls Manager - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies•Austin, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ryan Companies seeks a Project Controls Manager to support its growing Mission Critical sector. This position could be placed at any number of our current offices in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, or Phoenix. The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for developing, documenting, and deploying standardized project and field operations systems tailored to hyperscale and mission-critical clients. The ideal candidate combines deep construction operations knowledge with strong systems thinking and change management skills. This is a strategic role focused on establishing operational excellence, advancing digital tools, and enabling scalable, consistent delivery across multi-site programs. Your impact will directly contribute to enabling repeatable, high-performance execution and building a trusted delivery platform for our most sophisticated clients. With more than 80 years in business and 16 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Procore, SmartSheet, and other project management tools. (7+ years)
Strong working knowledge of data center or mission-critical environments.
Ability to make effective and convincing formal trainings and presentations.
Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control, material pricing and design management.
Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate strategic goals and compliance standards.
Resolve project-related issues promptly for a “win-win” solution.
Successfully demonstrate Project Controls Manager responsibilities at a high level.
Ability to evaluate priorities, establish program goals, and execute tasks independently.
Display natural leadership skills and qualities to guide team personnel.
Assess and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports.
Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
5 years or more of experience in solid construction project management or coordination.
Proven ability to manage teams successfully and profitably.
Proficiency in Procore and primary project management tools.
Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control, material pricing and design management.
Experience in leading and managing design/build projects.
Eligibility: Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management, field execution, and reporting workflows.
Document, maintain, and build integrations and reporting for progress tracking in the Smartsheet application, safety management, and site access systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders across preconstruction, client, and field teams to train, adopt, and embed best practices.
Work with project teams to provide client-facing progress reporting and actionable insights against internal and external benchmarks.
Proactively identify and reduce risk points in MC construction operations.
Identify gaps in current systems and drive the selection, customization, and deployment of technology tools (e.g., scheduling platforms, cost controls, reporting dashboards, digital commissioning tools).
Work with Technology and software vendors to build or adapt tools for real-time field reporting, productivity tracking, and change management.
Champion integrations across Procore, Oracle Primavera, BIM/VDC platforms, Hammertech, P6, SiteMetric, Power BI, and other enterprise systems.
Lead the rollout of new systems and tools through structured change programs.
Develop and deliver training programs (in concert with L&D), user guides, and onboarding sessions for internal teams and trade partners.
Establish an ongoing support model for troubleshooting, feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with central OpEx team to assess which SOPs may be applicable to non-MC operations.
Set up and manage project performance dashboards across cost, schedule, productivity, and safety incident metrics.
Facilitate periodic audits and retrospectives to track adherence and impact of standards.
Roll out new processes based on applied lessons learned from prior experience.
Partner with leadership to inform project health reviews and executive updates.