Vice President Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in project controls, project management, or project operations within an engineering, consulting, or professional services firm
• Strong experience with Unanet or similar ERP/project management systems (Deltek Vantagepoint, Ajera, etc.)
• Deep understanding of: Project budgeting and forecasting, Revenue, cost tracking, and utilization, Project lifecycle in project-focused consulting environments
• Experience building and improving processes, not just executing them
• Demonstrated ability to influence and gain alignment without direct authority (working with PMs)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• 3–5+ years of experience managing or leading teams, with the ability to hire, develop, and mentor project controls or project support staff
• Experience building or leading a project controls function
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Background in engineering or AEC industry

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for project setup, planning, and financial management within Unanet (our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system).
• Partner with Project Managers (PMs)s to develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across projects
• Identify opportunities to improve Unanet’s effectiveness to support efficient project delivery
• Establish and promote firm-wide standards for project setup, budgeting, reforecasting, and reporting within the system
• Assist PMs with project budgeting, forecasting, and tracking performance
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules and plans
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks or variances
• Provide input into reporting and dashboards used to monitor project health
• Analyze project performance through variance and trend analysis (budget vs. actuals, forecast changes, schedule performance) to develop a deep understanding of project dynamics
• Translate data into meaningful insights and proactively engage PMs with thoughtful, informed questions to identify risks, validate assumptions, and drive necessary budget and forecast adjustments
• Act as a thought partner to PMs, ensuring forecasts reflect current realities rather than static plans
• Define best practices for project setup, planning, and financial management
• Develop templates, workflows, and guidance for PMs
• Create scalable processes that improve consistency across projects
• Partner with finance and leadership to align on project performance metrics
• Assess long-term needs for a project controls / project support team
• Help define roles such as Project Coordinators or Project Analysts
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor future team members
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities between PMs and the support team
• Support PMs in adopting improved tools and processes
• Provide training and guidance on Unanet and project management practices
• Act as a bridge between technical teams, finance, and operations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• HSA/FSA options
• PTO, Vacation Days, and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Telecommuting and Flexible Work Schedules
• Wellness Program
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability options
• Company paid life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental coverage