Project Controls Manager

RS&H Talent Acquisition•Jacksonville, FL

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

RS&H is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support its project finance team. The position may be performed on a hybrid or remote schedule from an RS&H office, preferably in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, or Texas. The manager oversees project planning, cost management, scheduling, risk assessment, and performance measurement, leading project controllers and collaborating with project managers, finance, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards. The role leads project lifecycle controls across a portfolio of complex projects, including work breakdown structure setup, budgeting, scope and fee proposals, and financial analysis. It also includes supervising and developing the project controller team, coordinating monthly financial reviews, supporting issue resolution and revenue recognition, implementing controls policies, overseeing contract execution and invoicing, and monitoring project scope, budgets, and deliverables. The manager participates in client and business operations meetings, reviews project and opportunity records in the ERP system, and promotes a collaborative, high-performance team environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in the AEC industry.
At least 2 years of experience managing a team of Project Control professionals.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong knowledge of project controls practices and financial accounting.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including managing a team and driving performance through effective feedback and mentoring.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CPCP, or CAPM certification preferred.
Working knowledge of Deltek or equivalent ERP software.
Experience using ERP systems such as Deltek or Oracle, and tools such as Power BI and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Lead project lifecycle processes, including WBS setup, budgeting, scope and fee proposals, and financial analysis across a portfolio of complex projects.
Supervise, mentor, and guide the project controller team, including setting performance objectives aligned with corporate goals.
Lead and coordinate monthly financial reviews with project management, accounting, and FP&A teams; drive issue resolution and revenue recognition.
Develop and implement project controls policies and practices to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks that could affect project success.
Oversee contract and subcontract execution and ensure accurate client and subconsultant invoicing in collaboration with project management and billing staff.
Conduct periodic audits to ensure maximum rates are invoiced and compliance is maintained.
Monitor project controls activities to ensure scope, budget, and deliverables are achieved, and proactively communicate with stakeholders.
Participate in client management and business operations meetings; review and recommend updates to project and opportunity records in the ERP system.
Foster a collaborative, empowering, high-performance team environment through coaching, feedback, recognition, and clear communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.