Project Controls Manager - ARB, Inc.

PRIMORIS USA • $140K — $160K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management on EPC projects in energy or heavy industrial environments.
  • Proficiency with project controls and reporting software such as EcoSys, Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Access, Viewpoint.
  • Strong understanding of project controls principles including cost forecasting, scheduling, earned value management, change management & risk analysis.
  • Advanced analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles and project financial controls.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all project controls functions for industrial construction projects from initiation through closeout.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to project controls engineers, analysts, schedulers, and estimators.
  • Monitor and report project costs, analyze trends, and compare them to budgets and approved estimates.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis and recommend corrective actions for cost and schedule performance.
  • Employ Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to track and forecast project performance.
  • Generate cost and schedule risk assessments and provide confidence-level reporting to project leadership.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment between project execution and project controls.

Benefits

  • 401k with employer match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Stock purchase plan
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Job Overview:

Project Controls Manager - ARB, Inc

Position Summary

At ARB, Inc., the Project Controls Manager will play a critical leadership role supporting large-scale EPC and industrial construction projects across power, energy, and infrastructure markets. This position is typically responsible for leading all project controls functions including cost management, forecasting, scheduling oversight, progress measurement, EVM, change management, reporting, and risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee all project controls functions for a portfolio of industrial construction projects from project initiation through final closeout.
  • Support Project Managers with cost controls, scheduling, forecasting, EVM, reporting and risk management activities.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to project controls engineers, analysts, schedulers, and estimators.
  • Ensure all projects are executed in compliance with company governance, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
  • Monitor and report project costs, analyze trends and compare them to budgets and approved estimates.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis and provide corrective action recommendations related to cost and schedule performance.
  • Prepare and oversee project forecasts including direct costs, indirect costs, equipment costs, labor costs, and third-party costs.
  • Employ Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools to track and forecast project performance
  • Oversee scheduling efforts and identify activities impacting the project critical path while supporting mitigation and recovery planning.
  • Ensure project scope changes, budget revisions, and schedule modifications are properly evaluated, documented, approved, and integrated into project controls systems.
  • Generate cost and schedule risk assessments and provide confidence-level reporting to project leadership.
  • Review contractor and vendor cost reports, forecasts, invoices, and schedules for accuracy and completeness.
  • Support development and oversight of project invoicing processes in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Review and approve third-party invoices and coordinate closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Finance teams.
  • Ensure project cost data is accurately maintained within project controls & ERP systems.
  • Support capital appropriation requests & financial project closeout activities.
  • Develop executive-level cost and schedule reporting packages and presentation materials for senior leadership.
  • Work collaboratively with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and field operations teams to ensure alignment between project execution and project controls.
  • Identify project risks, planning gaps, dependencies, and operational issues while driving mitigation strategies and resolution plans.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project controls processes, reporting, systems, and governance.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management on EPC projects in energy or heavy industrial environments.
  • Experience with lump sum, unit rate, and time & material contracts preferred.
  • Strong understanding of project controls principles including cost forecasting, scheduling, earned value management, change management & risk analysis.
  • Proficiency with project controls and reporting software such as EcoSys, Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Access, Viewpoint
  • Experience supporting large-scale EPC/industrial construction projects preferred
  • Advanced analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles and project financial controls.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with prior direct management experience preferred.
  • Power generation, industrial plant, or energy infrastructure project experience is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with executive leadership, clients, project teams & field personnel.
  • Ability to travel to and work at project sites as needed.

Salary/Benefits
  • Annual salary range of $140-160k (negotiable) commensurate with education, skills and experience
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid PTO
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

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Benefits:

  • 401k w/employer match
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Stock purchase plan


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