Project Controls Manager

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects.  We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management.  McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work.  Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.  We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Controls Managers to join our team and oversee the planning, execution, and closeout of project controls functions for complex, mission critical construction projects.

PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER

The primary role of the Senior Project Controls Manager (SPCM) is managing all project controls, including the responsibilities and tasks outlined below.

Job Summary:

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the overall management and implementation of project controls processes, including cost control, scheduling, planning, risk management, and performance reporting for large-scale, complex construction projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction practices, project management principles, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. Additionally, this candidate will be integral in communication, training and implementation of project controls processes developed by the Planning and Scheduling Department.

• Develop and Implement Project Controls Systems:

Establish and maintain project controls procedures, guidelines, and systems for cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting in alignment with the McGough Planning and Scheduling Standards.

• Cost Management:

Budgeting, tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities to avoid budget overruns. 

• Risk Management:

Proactively identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring their impact on the project. Analyzing data to identify trends and potential problems

• Planning & Forecasting:

Develop project execution plans, resource plans, and cash flow forecasts. Contribute to the development of project scope and work breakdown structures (WBS).

• Performance Reporting:

Prepare and present regular project performance reports to management and clients. Analyze project data and provide insights into project performance.

• Performance Measurement:

Using metrics like earned value management (EVM) to track progress against the plan and identify areas needing adjustment. 

• Change Management:

Controlling and managing any changes to the project scope, ensuring proper documentation and cost adjustments. 

• Quality Assurance:

Implementing quality control measures to ensure the project meets specified standards through inspections and testing. 

• Document Control:

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation to facilitate decision-making and communication. 

• Stakeholder Communication:

Regularly updating all relevant stakeholders on project progress, potential issues, and necessary adjustments. 

• Technology Utilization:

Employing project management software to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting. 

• Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for improvement in project controls processes and implement best practices.

In addition to managing project controls, the PCM is responsible for:

• Integrating with the Project Scheduler and Estimator to provide a collaborative deliverable
• Mentoring and coaching other project team members, including subcontract partners, on the project controls system
• Continuing to develop skills to successfully manage projects
• Understanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisions
• Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be familiar with a self-perform project environment
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls management, preferably with mission-critical or large complex construction projects.
• Proven experience in managing project costs, schedules, and risks for large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, InEight cost estimating software).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• On the job field experience

Preferred:

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related degree
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) experience
• Experience using project controls software such as P6, InEight Project Controls

Office and Travel:

Office:  Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.

Travel:  Some travel involved as needed.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Pursuits, Estimating and Preconstruction
  • Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
  • Develop bidding framework for integration into McGough project controls
  • Assist pursuit team in reviewing subcontractor responses to RFQs and RFPs
  • Develop conceptual pricing estimates using cost history database
  • Closeout pursuits for both wins and losses with historical data
  • Benchmark historical data for evaluation during final estimate reviews
  • Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
  • Take the lead on updating controls estimate through various stages of engineering
  • Coordinate with subcontractors on required format and deliverables for controls data
  • Comprehensive understanding of what is included in subcontractor package scope
  • Page turn review with subcontractors, field staff and engineering staff prior to subcontract award
  • Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model
  • Create and maintain control estimate
• Scheduling and Controls Management
  • Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) best practices
  • Support planning and schedule development efforts alongside Project Manager and Superintendents, utilizing company standard practices.
  • Collaborate and make recommendations to project management team in planning the work, including developing Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), durations, and sequencing the work based on project quantities and cost/production history database.
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and construction related documents in preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction
  • Develop reports to measure and utilize analytics to identify and measure project needs and trends
  • Effectively cost and manpower load schedules for use during the execution of the project
  • Prepare reporting from schedules including EVM analysis, integration of cost and schedule
  • Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan using EVM best practices
  • Analyze and communicate the impact of potential and actual changes to the schedule
  • Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards
  • Assist project teams to develop “what if” scenarios to explore alternate sequencing, resource utilization, document, mitigate or avoid schedule delays
  • Develop detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6 and other industry leading software
  • Coordination with non-construction processes i.e. submittals, preconstruction, design, procurement and permitting progress
  • Work with our Last Planner team and project teams to gather weekly work plans and pull plan information from subcontractors and update weekly work plans
  • Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings on various projects
  • Train, implement and utilize McGough Standard short interval planning and lookahead schedules
  • Identify and track project constraints
  • Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
  • Analyze critical path, resources and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend risk management solutions
• Project Execution
  • Build out estimated quantity controls database for new projects
  • Track claiming process for projects on a weekly basis – walking projects and field verifying as needed
  • Manage control updates of all project changes
  • Prepare and maintain the weekly controls report out
  • Develop cash flow projections monthly
• Post-Construction
  • Archive project controls for all completed projects
• Other Responsibilities
  • Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
  • Pursue innovation and opportunities to expand on McGough’s capabilities and leadership
  • Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
  • Attend any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
  • Actively participate in company-sponsored events
  • Perform functions of PM as may be necessary for project success
  • Support and follow standard of work
  • Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise. Occasional standing, bending, walking and lifting is also required.

Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites. This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.

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In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.

Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.