Project Controls Manager

Techno•Newark, NJ

1d•$70 - $100

About The Position

Techno is expanding its Program Controls team and is looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a major transportation infrastructure program in New Jersey. This role will focus on overseeing project controls systems, reporting processes, scheduling coordination, cost tracking, and PMIS administration across large-scale capital improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of technical project controls expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience working within complex multi-stakeholder infrastructure environments. This position will play a key role in supporting program delivery, improving reporting visibility, and maintaining consistency across project controls operations.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in project controls, PMIS administration, program controls, or construction controls management.
Strong experience supporting large-scale transportation, tunnel, transit, rail, or public infrastructure programs preferred.
Familiarity with PMIS platforms and project controls tools such as Primavera P6, e-Builder, Procore, Oracle, Unifier, Power BI, or similar systems.
Strong understanding of scheduling, cost controls, forecasting, reporting, and capital program management processes.
Experience working within public-sector or agency-driven infrastructure environments highly preferred.
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, highly visible project environments.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead project controls activities across major infrastructure and transportation projects from planning through construction delivery.
Oversee PMIS and project controls workflows related to scheduling, cost management, reporting, forecasting, and document integration.
Support implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of project controls systems and reporting tools.
Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely project reporting.
Monitor project performance metrics including budget status, schedule progress, risk items, forecasting, and resource tracking.
Develop and maintain dashboards, executive reports, presentations, and program-level controls documentation.
Review project schedules and cost reports to identify trends, delays, risks, and potential impacts to program delivery.
Ensure consistency in project controls procedures, standards, and data management practices across multiple active projects.
Support leadership with program reporting, controls strategy, and operational planning initiatives.
Provide mentorship and coordination support to junior project controls and PMIS staff as needed.