Project Controls Manager

Flatiron Construction Corp•Appling, GA

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager oversees project controls for one District or Mega Project, supporting an Advanced Technology project in the Data Center market segment. The role covers prime contract management, scheduling, cost control, and contract change management, and works with project teams to support project efficiency and effectiveness. Responsibilities include providing technical advice and project control guidance based on contract management records; overseeing cost-control reporting and reconciliation; managing scheduling processes from bid phase through schedule creation, monthly reporting, and updates; and supporting company systems for tracking costs and schedules, project document control, and reporting. The position also monitors project performance against KPIs, coordinates change order and claims activities, tracks unsecured revenue and contingencies, monitors cash flow and billing, and supports resource and cost loading to forecast costs and financial outcomes. The role assists with project closeout by validating final revenue before final billing.

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.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting.
Leadership and influencing skills.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the company.
Ability to identify cost-reduction strategies involving schedules, quantities, or contract specifications that align with project budgets and design requirements.
Delegation and communication skills.
Ability to develop or refine a company-wide program and clearly communicate expectations and business value to all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze contract management records and provide technical advice and project control guidance.
Oversee cost-control reporting and reconciliation for one District or Mega Project, and provide reports for Division-level summaries.
Manage scheduling processes and support, including bid-phase scheduling, project schedule creation, monthly reporting, and schedule updates.
Support integration and use of company systems to track, monitor, and control costs and schedules, and support training and utilization 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 resource and cost loading to schedules, including labor, equipment, and material projections, and productivity trend reporting to forecast project costs and financial outcomes.
Assist with project closeout procedures by validating final revenue before final bill submission.