Projects Control Manager, Engineering

United Therapeutics • Silver Spring, MD

5d • $111,000 - $147,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You're looking for an opportunity to manage a variety capital projects (ranging from $500k-$5mil in scope) while concurrently building out tool sets and workflows to improve our project planning and execution abilities. The Project Controls Manager, Engineering is responsible for establishing and leading the project controls function for the Project/Facilities Engineering Department, specifically focusing on both large and small site-level capital projects. These projects include lab, GMP and manufacturing space and equipment, and building utilities replacement and upgrades. This role is responsible for the end-to-end development of project tracking tools, resources, and program standards where none currently exist. The position serves as the primary owner for all critical functions—including budget, critical path method (CPM) schedules, dashboards, and risk management—and is accountable for driving monthly updates and stakeholder engagement to ensure "single source of truth" reporting.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on project controls experience with a Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline or 6+ years of hands-on project controls experience with a Master's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline
• Experience developing project schedules and budgets for small to mid size projects (up to $5mm)
• Professional experience managing project schedules using CPM software (ex. Oracle Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, Smartsheet, PowerBI, and other resource and reporting tools
• Proven ability to develop project tracking software/tools and reporting programs from scratch
• Ability to accurately interpret construction documents and deep knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequences
• Proficient in developing metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to support a capital program

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in cGMP manufacturing or utilities systems projects
• AACEI PSP or PMI-SP certifications
• Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements, including documenting activities in databases like Blue Mountain RAM
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively manage stakeholder engagement
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve complex equipment, process, and scheduling issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the foundational project controls "playbook," including standardized templates for budgets, schedules, and risk registers from the ground up
• Develop, deploy, and maintain customized project tracking tools and automated performance dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to visualize project health, KPIs, and resource benchmarks
• Own and drive the monthly update process, performing progress schedule updates to include comprehensive reporting, narratives, and site-specific packages for management decision-making
• Develop metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to support the program
• Development, maintenance, and monitoring of project CPM Schedules, including critical path analyses to identify schedule-related problems and recommend corrective actions
• Review the contractor’s progress and present it to management for decision-making
• Conduct site walks for progress validation and prepare monthly reporting packages for the project site team
• Manage Total Installed Cost (TIC) and resource reporting, including project cash flow projections and contractor schedule of values
• Support the execution of project risk assessments and impacts within project schedules and budget
• Support the project team on the collection of asset attributes and documentation during construction to ensure seamless turnover to Maintenance (BMRam and the CMMMS)
• Meet with project teams, clients, owners, and various stakeholders. Communicate project status and challenges effectively to project teams.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager