Senior Manager of Project Controls

About Us

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is a premier outside electrical infrastructure construction company based in Kansas City, Missouri. A subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR), PAR is one of the founding members of Quanta Services and among the largest union contractors in the U.S. PAR’s employees are the reason for the success of our company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At PAR, we take on the most challenging and complex projects we can find, and we hire people who thrive on hard work and demanding opportunities.

About this Role

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Project Controls. The Senior Manager of Project Controls will be responsible for supporting the development, training, assurance, and compliance with all PMO standards and initiatives. In this role, the employee will have an active participation in all aspects of project controls and reporting, including risk management, change management, cost control, Earned Value Management, cost/schedule integration, and document control.  There will be opportunities to provide support as requested to project and regional management under the direct guidance and supervision of the Project Management Organization (PMO). The Senior Manager of Project Controls is accountable for maintaining consistent project planning, tracking, and reporting practices across the PMO to ensure the overall health of, and visibility into, the project portfolio.

Candidates may be located in either Denver, CO or Lenexa, KS.

Salary range for this role will be $145-180K 

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all issues related to EcoSys, the Company forecasting tool.
• Support integration efforts between the PMO (project teams) and the accounting department.
• Engage in the development of PMO initiatives.
• Lead the roll-out, training, assurance, and compliance with PMO initiatives.
• Lead training, assurance, and compliance with existing PMO standards.
• Represent PAR and the PAR PMO with other entities internal and external to Quanta.
• Support Regional project teams as directed by the PMO.
• Assist with developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will optimize performance and productivity and reduce costs.
• Help management make important decisions based on costs and benefits (e.g. investments, market growth, pricing changes).
• Create and align Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in accordance with customer requirements.
• Evaluate project progress against established goals, forecasts, schedules, customer needs and objectives.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of cash flows.
• Assist with the development of corrective action plans.
• Generate S-curves, productivity assessment, and progress monitoring using Earned Value Management
• Coordinate project schedules and assist with the development of scheduling reports.
• Make recommendations for scheduling, integration and coordination of multi-discipline tasks and related activities.
• Develop, maintain, and support reporting for internal and external customers.
• Assist with the maintenance of a Change Management System.
• Assist with the maintenance of a Risk Management System.
• Lead Project Inventory Management Systems assurance efforts.
• Assist with upstream (prime contracts) and downstream (purchase orders & subcontracts) contract and change management.
• Provide transparency around changes to reporting and forecasting and explain drivers and corrective action plans.
• Implement and maintain project-specific document control procedures and work instructions in accordance with corporate and project requirements.
• Set up the WBS and activities in Primavera with logic ties and resource loading to support understanding of the critical path, float, and resource allocations.
• Perform and document regular schedule progress updates.
• All other duties as assigned by the PMO.

What You'll Bring

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
• Proficient in Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project
• Experience with JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, Incorta, and/or B2W technology platforms preferred
• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening)
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, make quick and sound decisions, and organize and prioritize numerous tasks to meet deadlines
• Great attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Some travel as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of four (4) years project controls experience in similar construction.
• Thorough knowledge of project controls, budgeting, and schedules.

What You'll Get

PAR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% employer-paid health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your dependents
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance
• 100% employer-paid disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
• Paid Time Off (sick and vacation)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness and Mental Health Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $145,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.