Project Controls Manager Aviation
About The Position
Hill International is seeking a Project Controls Manager for aviation work in Orlando, Florida. The role leads project controls for aviation or large-scale transportation construction projects, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, and change management. The manager oversees project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting; develops and maintains integrated master schedules; manages project documentation and contractor submittals; and supports quality assurance and quality control. The position also coordinates with airport authorities, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project participants, while providing leadership to the project controls team.
Requirements
- 5 to 12+ years of construction or infrastructure experience, with specific exposure to aviation or large-scale transportation projects.
- Proficiency with industry tools such as Primavera P6, EcoSys or SAP, and ERP/EVM reporting platforms.
- Understanding of phased construction, strict security and airside access rules, and the operational realities of working in a live airport environment.
- A degree in a construction-related field.
Nice To Haves
- PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional), or CCP (Certified Cost Professional) credential.
- A credential from an estimating body such as AACE or ASPE.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of project controls processes, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, and change management.
- Oversee preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, including baselines, progress updates, critical path analysis, and time impact analysis.
- Ensure timely and accurate project documentation, including correspondence, drawings, and reports.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve project risks and issues.
- Manage contractor submittals, RFIs, and change orders to ensure compliance with project requirements and timelines.
- Conduct regular reviews to ensure completeness, compliance, and constructability.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure adherence to project standards and specifications.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and ensure effective communication and coordination with airport authorities, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project participants.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the project controls team, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Commuter benefits
- Legal assistance
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Auto and home insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee referral program
- Professional certification incentive program
- Hill University learning and development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Years of Service Awards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
