Project Controls Manager - Airport

PMA Consultants Careers

• $149K — $212K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of project controls experience on large, complex capital projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
  • Experience with Progressive Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, or similar delivery methods with emphasis on GMP development.
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and integrated master scheduling.
  • Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
  • Familiarity with PMIS like e-Builder, Kahua, or Procore.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for presenting to executive stakeholders.
  • Experience in airport, aviation, or public-agency projects preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain an integrated master schedule for project phases.
  • Maintain budget and cost plan; establish procedures for open-book cost development.
  • Prepare independent cost estimates and schedule analyses; lead reconciliations.
  • Evaluate early work packages and Guaranteed Maximum Prices for construction.
  • Manage project risk register and track changes, forecasts, and allowances.
  • Review invoices and monitor Not-to-Exceed amounts and projected costs.
  • Identify cost and schedule trends and recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop and maintain project controls dashboards and regular reporting.
  • Track supplier diversity and required performance metrics.
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders for integrated project delivery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
  • Work on high-profile projects in the aviation sector.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a large, multi-year capital project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This position will lead project controls for the delivery of a new catering facility utilizing Progressive Design-Build.

The Project Controls Manager will provide independent cost, schedule, and risk analysis to support project decision-making throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational cutover, and closeout.

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Position Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule, incorporating procurement, environmental and regulatory reviews, permitting, long-lead equipment, construction, commissioning, and operational cutover.
  • Maintain the master budget and cost plan and establish procedures for open-book cost development and design-to-budget management.
  • Prepare independent cost estimates and schedule analyses and lead reconciliation with the Design-Builder at established project milestones.
  • Evaluate early-work packages, work-package Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs), and the final GMP to support construction authorization.
  • Manage the project risk register, contingency and allowance tracking, change control, and forecasting.
  • Review invoices and monitor phase-specific Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amounts, cost-to-complete, and projected final cost.
  • Identify cost and schedule trends and potential impacts and provide recommendations for corrective action.
  • Develop weekly, monthly, and executive-level reports and maintain project controls dashboards within the Project Management Information System (PMIS).
  • Track and report supplier diversity participation and other required project performance metrics.
  • Coordinate with project management, design, construction, procurement, and other stakeholders to support integrated project delivery.
  • Support project controls activities through commissioning, operational cutover, stabilization, and closeout.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Position Qualifications

  • 10+ years of project controls experience on large, complex capital projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
  • Experience with Progressive Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, or similar collaborative delivery methods, including GMP development and open-book pricing.
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and integrated master scheduling.
  • Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
  • Experience with a Project Management Information System (PMIS) such as e-Builder, Kahua, Procore, or similar.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to present project information to leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting airport, aviation, public-agency, or similarly complex capital projects is preferred.
  • AACE certification (PSP, CCP, or DRMP) or PMP certification is preferred.


$149,833 - $212,719 a year

The salary range for this position is $149,833 to $212,719.

A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

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