Sr Project Controls Manager - Pharma

Gilbane Building Company•Chicago, IL

1d•$160,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Manager who is capable of fulfilling the cost and schedule requirements of multiple large projects or programs. This role involves day-to-day interface with project management, client, and contractor personnel, while overseeing and developing junior to mid-level project controls staff. The position will primarily be located on the job site, with subsistence or relocation offered. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with a long history of shaping communities and a commitment to delivering projects safely and on-time. The company encourages applications from individuals whose experience may not align perfectly with every qualification, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

BS or AA in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Architecture or related field
15-20 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility
Life sciences construction experience preferred but not required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Develop, implement and train on standard and project specific cost control procedures in accordance with the Division and/or Business Unit procedures
Identify and communicate key cost issues to project/construction and operations management in a timely manner to allow corrective action to be implemented
Tutor and guide project controls staff in project controls fundamentals, procedures and guidelines
Deploy and modify project control systems as appropriate to support project specific execution requirements
Implement / effectively use / train on company-standard and industry- standard project controls tools and systems to include Primavera Products, MS Project, Deltek Acumen Fuse, etc.

Nice To Haves

Life sciences construction experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to the interpretation of the proposal or project contract. Develop and execute the strategy and plan for project control activities that support the overall proposal strategy or project requirements. Identify risk areas and recommend mitigation plans.
Establish and effectively leverage cross-discipline relationships within the business unit to facilitate project controls.
Provide leadership in interpreting, integrating, and communicating emerging business/industry trends and the implications of these trends for cost control, planning/scheduling, and estimating.
Provide project control leadership on strategic initiatives within a business unit and project controls leadership on cross-business unit initiatives.
Create, implement, and execute proper controls to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours and quantities for business unit and cross-business unit projects.
Develop, publish, and promote the use of procedures.
Establish and maintain a work process that identifies and quantifies project cost trends. Take direct action to either include trends in the forecast or develop a mitigation program with the project or management team.
Provide consistency between cost control, and scheduling.
Supervise the development and issuance of timely cost control reports. Prepare and issue cost control analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions that are used by business unit management and project teams to manage the work.
Define and advise the project team to take specific actions to effectively manage cash flow.
Supervise the development, approval, and issuance of client and internal status reports that effectively communicate cost status and trends.
Motivate the project team to define corrective actions for implementation.
Establish and maintain a project program that identifies and quantifies project labor hour forecasts.
Prepare and issue schedule analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions that are used by business unit management and project teams to manage the work.
Work with contract administration to ensure projects comply with federal requirements and audits regarding TIA's and REA development and negotiations.
Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members.
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.
Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”.