Sr Project Controls Manager

MasTec Utility Services•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Sr. Project Controls Manager supports fixed-bid construction projects involving transmission, substations, and data centers. The role delivers project controls functions such as cost control and analysis, schedule development and monitoring, impact identification, earned value management, and oversight of project controls analysts. The position is weighted toward project controls on large electrical infrastructure projects and works with project teams and functional departments to support project execution, financial performance, and contractual obligations.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Controls, Project Management, or Engineering.
Experience working on projects across multiple jurisdictions and geographies, coordinating project issues with multiple offices and clients.
Demonstrated skill directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, and cost analysis.
Experience directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis.
Strong leadership skills and ability to build, direct, and motivate a team, including interaction with client personnel.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction projects in utility and industrial construction sectors.
Ability to work independently on complex project controls issues and handle multiple tasks within restricted timeframes.
Significant experience in project controls, commercial operations, and/or prime contract work, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues.
Broad knowledge of project control systems and processes, including schedule-processing software, databases, and spreadsheet applications such as Primavera P6, Procore, and Excel.
Exceptional oral, written, and graphic communication skills, including developing and presenting management reports.
Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics and their applications.
Ability to speak effectively before customers, employees, senior management, and boards of directors.
Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and time pressures.
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and senior executives.
Ability to be assertive while maintaining a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work enthusiastically across the organization with diverse personalities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, interpret, and execute policies, objectives, and standards for cost and schedule controls and analysis.
Direct cost engineering functions, including cost forecasting, cost control, change management, cost estimating, and cost analysis.
Lead planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, analysis, and recommendations for improvement.
Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Office Planning, IT, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Contracts, and Legal to support compliance with execution strategies and objectives.
Provide status reports and project reporting analyses to company and client management.
Identify project problems and coordinate with the project team and other departments and offices to address them and meet project requirements.
Prepare project controls plans and reports, financial summaries, and related materials for project management.
Coordinate workload and staffing plans, work processes, and procedures with business unit functional management.
Evaluate projects at each development stage to ensure cost and financial activities are managed and client and contractual obligations are met.
Plan and assist with anticipated staffing requirements for assigned projects.
Prepare, coordinate, and deliver project controls presentations to internal management and clients as required.
Participate in developing and training assigned personnel and implementing training programs.
Prepare weekly and monthly expense reports.
Forecast and adhere to budgets for travel, training, and other necessary expenses.