Project Controls Manager

Loenbro•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager establishes, implements, trains employees on, and audits project controls for projects after award. These controls cover the project lifecycle, including kickoff, setup, tracking, contract management, change order control, billing, reporting, forecasting, and closeout. The role partners closely with Project Management and Regional Operations Leadership to help ensure projects are delivered on budget. The manager maintains and updates standard operating procedures, tailors and delivers training to Project Managers and Front-Line Supervisors, and supports estimating and bid reviews using historical production, cost, and margin information. The role supports adherence to procedures throughout project execution and assists with month-end close, accrual audits, and project forecasting. As needed, the manager mobilizes to project sites to conduct audits, support performance turnarounds, and train staff. Regular project audits are measured through a regional pass-rate KPI. The role is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, reports to the Regional Director of Planning and Controls, and requires 30% travel. The work may involve project sites and requires compliance with company policies, safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Environmental Health and Safety policies. Loenbro describes its culture as grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose, and identifies its core values as Living with Integrity, Exceeding Expectations, Acting with Urgency, and Delivering Excellence.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in construction of industrial projects.
At least 4 years of experience as a Project Manager in any field.
Completion of OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training.
Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or a similar job-costing program.
Experience with P6 or similar scheduling software.
Experience with Viewpoint or similar accounting software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency with technical writing.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record that is maintained; proof of insurability is required if driving is required.
Ability to pass Loenbro's background check.
Physical and mental ability to address potential hazards on project sites.
Compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro EH&S policies.

Responsibilities

Ensure standard operating procedures for cost controls are followed and help update procedure documentation as systems and processes improve.
Partner with Area Managers and the Regional Director of Planning & Controls to tailor training to regional needs and update training materials.
Regularly train new and existing Project Managers and Front-Line Supervisors on established standards relevant to their positions.
Support estimating efforts and participate in bid reviews to assess estimates against historical production, costs, and margins.
Provide pre-construction feedback on production and cost history and project execution best practices for use during bidding.
Support and enforce procedures for construction kickoff and budget creation; project schedule creation and updates; project setup; daily time and productivity entry; purchase order system use; cost reporting and forecasting; contract management and change order control; billing; and project closeout with lessons learned.
Support month-end close by auditing accruals submitted by project managers and clerks.
Assist project managers with forecasting to help ensure accuracy.
Mobilize to project sites as needed to conduct audits, support project performance turnarounds, and provide new staff training.
Regularly audit projects to verify that project managers follow standard operating procedures and contribute results to the regional pass-rate KPI.