Project Controls & Operations Manager
About The Position
Dynamic Civil Solutions (DCS) is a leading civil engineering firm based in downtown Birmingham. We are growing and currently looking for a Full-Time Project Controls & Operations Manager to join our team on site at our Birmingham, Alabama offices. It offers competitive compensation, plus the Benefits listed below. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project delivery support or civil project coordination, and a Bachelor’s Degree is required. Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and are proficient in Microsoft 365, project tracking tools and structured file system will be given top priority. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a collaborative, client-focused, and forward-thinking team. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Project Controls & Operations Manager will serve as the internal owner of operational discipline and project delivery consistency at DCS. This full-time role is ideal for an AEC professional with a background in civil engineering projects who enjoys organizing project data, building and maintaining dashboards, auditing QA/QC workflows, and enforcing consistency across file structures and internal templates. This is not a client-facing or design production role. Instead, it is a high-impact internal position focused on supporting ownership by improving visibility into project health, keeping deliverables on track, and elevating operational excellence firm-wide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required (engineering, construction management, or business preferred); equivalent AEC experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in AEC operations, project delivery support, or civil project coordination
- Strong initiative, structured thinker, and detail-oriented mindset
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to enforce systems and influence project discipline without formal authority
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams), project tracking tools, and structured file systems
- Familiarity with the lifecycle of civil infrastructure projects (site design, transportation, aviation, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and are proficient in Microsoft 365, project tracking tools and structured file system will be given top priority.
Responsibilities
- Lead project kickoff processes, ensuring consistent setup across systems and team roles
- Maintain accurate tracking of all active projects and their statuses using internal tools
- Develop and enforce standardized templates, naming conventions, workflows, and QA/QC processes
- Conduct and manage post-project closeouts and internal reviews
- Organize, audit, and improve network file structures and document control protocols
- Produce and distribute monthly operational dashboards for senior leadership
- Support PMs and technical staff by enhancing project clarity, deadlines, and workflow visibility
- Maintain internal process documentation, checklists, and SOPs for project delivery
- Maintain version control and file audit trails to ensure clean documentation history
- Collaborate with President and leadership to identify operational bottlenecks and propose system-level improvements
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) & Company Match
- Paid time off
- Holidays (including a week off between Christmas & New Years)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
