Project Controls Manager - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager manages project scheduling, financials, cost reporting, and applicable quality-control and reporting requirements for data center construction projects. The role works with project teams and leadership to monitor schedules and costs, ensure work is within contract scope, support preconstruction, and help implement project goals and process improvements. Some business travel is required. The position requires seven years of construction project management, project scheduling, or cost controls experience. A college degree in a construction-related field is preferred, though an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. LEAN experience is desirable; OSHA 30 is preferred or must be obtained after hire if needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta, P6, Procore, JDE, and Outlook is expected, along with the ability to learn additional software. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Requirements

At least 7 years of construction project management, project scheduling, or cost controls experience.
Independent judgment, multitasking, decision-making, organizational skills, and self-starting ability.
Strong verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, project management, team leadership, tact, adaptability, and analytical abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta, P6, Procore, JDE, and Outlook; ability to learn other software.
Ability to travel for business as required.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

A college degree in a construction-related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Experience with LEAN principles and the ability to apply them.
OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor compliance with project scheduling, quality-control (if applicable), and reporting requirements.
Create, monitor, and manage project financials and cost reporting.
Ensure project schedules are updated weekly; identify and address long-lead items and discuss them with project leadership as needed.
Review schedule updates and status, cost updates, and cost projections with project teams.
Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress remains within scope; coordinate and communicate with applicable project team members.
Collaborate with the project team to implement and monitor compliance with the project quality-control plan and related programs, if applicable.
Assess and monitor workflows and systems to promote effective use across platforms; identify and initiate process enhancements.
Lead regular project meetings.
Assist with preconstruction efforts, including creating preliminary schedules and identifying constructability issues.
Partner with the project team to implement and execute project goals.
Foster and maintain working relationships with personnel involved in construction and initiate third-party relationships when opportunities arise.
Identify and approve value-engineering and scope-reduction opportunities within delegated authority.