Senior Project Controls Manager

Group PMX•Tarrytown, NY
•$160,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Group PMX is hiring a Senior Project Controls Manager to provide leadership and project controls expertise for capital projects and programs. The role focuses on design-bid-build projects or programs in the public sector, preferably in New York City, and requires Life Sciences, Pharma, or Healthcare experience. The manager will work closely with clients, project team members, project managers, sub-consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to lead project controls, coordinate requirements, and support successful project delivery. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and enforcing project controls procedures; managing schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures, workflows, and reports; preparing presentations and monthly reports; and supporting cost, schedule, and risk management. The position also involves coordinating with client personnel, the program scheduler, and contractors to develop and maintain schedules and budgets; preparing time impact analyses; analyzing delays and delay claims; overseeing contract document audits; managing change orders and contract close-out; and forecasting project financials against budgets, including earned value analysis as required. The role is based onsite in Tarrytown five days per week. Group PMX describes a collaborative, inclusive “one team” culture and offers training, education, in-house mentorship, and encouragement to participate in industry and professional associations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree; engineering or construction management is a plus.
  • More than 10 years of experience in project controls, program controls, or construction management.
  • Experience in Life Sciences, Pharma, or Healthcare is required.
  • Strong PMIS skills are required.
  • Strong construction project controls skills in cost, budget management, contract management, and reporting.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite, CMiC, Primavera, Procore, Oracle Unifier, BIM, and other database-driven systems.
  • Understanding of construction and construction means and methods.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
  • Ability to write reports in a distinctive style and assist with developing effective, persuasive presentations.
  • Knowledge of financial terms and principles, and ability to conduct financial and business analysis, including report preparation.
  • Sound judgment and reasoning ability to solve problems across varying situations.
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems and procedures.

Nice To Haves

  • Engineering or construction management degree.
  • Experience on multiple sides of the business, such as consultant, owner, owner's representative, contract/architect, contractor, or engineer.
  • Experience with public-sector design-bid-build programs or projects, preferably in New York City.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project controls for capital projects and programs, providing expertise and leadership to the project team.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce project controls procedures, schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures, workflows, and reports.
  • Prepare presentations, monthly reporting, and project-specific reports.
  • Coordinate with client personnel to establish project controls requirements.
  • Work with the program scheduler and contractors to develop, update, and maintain schedules and budgets.
  • Prepare time impact analyses and analyze delays and delay claims when applicable.
  • Support project cost, schedule, and risk management.
  • Develop and maintain successful stakeholder relationships to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Direct staff, establish project deadlines, and be accountable for meeting them.
  • Establish and maintain work plans to forecast project financials and compare them against budgets, including earned value analysis as required.
  • Coordinate internal and external business processes and align their requirements.
  • Oversee auditing of contract documents.
  • Manage contract close-out.
  • Handle change order documentation, review, and estimating.
  • Support scope development, change and claims negotiations, cost control, staff management, and quality control.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training, education, and in-house mentorship.
  • Encouragement to participate in industry trade, business, and professional associations.
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