DPR Construction

Project Controls Manager

DPR Construction$134K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in large, multi-phased construction projects.
  • Proficient user of CMiC PM or similar project management software.
  • Strong skills in Word and Excel.
  • Good understanding of construction systems and sequences.
  • Experience managing teams or individual staff members.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to lead meetings and keep discussions focused.
  • Technical and business writing skills.
  • Knowledge of general contractor accounting practices.
  • Working understanding of construction insurances.
  • General contracting experience; owner experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with complex external reporting mechanisms.
  • Mission critical experience is a plus but not necessary.
  • Knowledge of Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts.
  • Client-facing skills required.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering preferred.
  • PMP certification is optional.
  • AACE membership is optional.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a cost engineer and administrative staff in project controls.
  • Advise project executives and managers on all cost-related issues.
  • Develop project-specific strategies and procedures.
  • Monitor and analyze budgets and costs to ensure project health.
  • Produce and present monthly reports to the project owner.
  • Manage the change order process and support project billing.
  • Train staff on best practices and quality control.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Wellness programs to support health and wellness.
  • Eligibility for different benefits programs for professionals and graduates.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Based on site, the project controls managerwill be overseeing acostengineerandadministrativestaffwhowill be undertaking theday-to-day transactional side of project controls. Although this is a managerial position,the individualwill be expected to dig into the detail to resolve issues as well.Theywill be advising theprojectexecutives,projectmanagersandprojectengineerson all cost issues, reports and strategy.Theywillalsobe expected to develop project specific strategies, process and procedures to address the needs of the project as it evolves over time and ensure verticality with theprimecontract.The position requiresinteractionand reviewofdata required of and produced by subcontractors for the project andthe abilityto summarizethe data for the project management team to see and review.

In addition, the project controls managerwill have a client facing role, meeting regularly with theownerssite basedprojectmanagersand theownersprojectcontrolsmanagerwhen he or she visits site for financial reviews.The individual musthave, or gain within 4 months,highly functional usage skills of CMIC, our project management, job cost and accounting Oracle based software application.Additional responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

  • Provide independent, objective advice to support the project team.

  • Specialize in monitoring, tracking and analysis of budgets and costs.

  • Statistical analysis that provides an indication of project health, trends and potential risks and opportunities.

  • Produce and present to the owner the external monthly report.

  • Develop andmanage the change order process.

  • Support and advise theprojectaccountantat billing time.

  • Check and testcost-related information and data.

  • Provide on-site training (DPR best practices etc.).

  • Dispute prevention &on-site dispute resolution.

  • Produce the internalmonthlystatusreport.

  • Oversee subcontract account management.

  • Forecasting,labor,material,equipmentandother,nonallowablecostsand cash-flow.

  • Ownerreporting, project metrics, graphs, tracking logs.

  • MonitorCMiC(our project database) for accuracy, maintenance. Housekeeping and compare with Owners financial records.

  • ROM &budgetingQ.C

  • Developkeyperformanceindicatorsfor MEP and other key trades.

  • Communicate best practices to the team.

  • Hold on site trainingandworkshops as needs arise.

  • Change management, QC. Changeorderscompiled by PMs & PEs.

  • Forward, negotiate and resolvechangeorderswithownerfor entitlement and dollar value.

  • Track funding sources andtheirdraw downs(actual versusplanned);provide graphical representatives.

  • Providecontractadministration advice on change orders, billing, payments andtime-related issues.

  • Ensure governance and contract compliance.

  • Resolve disputed or potential disputed changes for scope and entitlement with the owner and sub-contractors.

  • Provide checks and balances for allcost-related matters.

  • QC of final billing package prior to issue to owner and train staff on reviewingsubcontractorbillings.

  • Manage, forecast & monitorownerallowancescontingenciesandDPR cost to complete.

  • Review,identify surplus funds or short falls incontractsums.

  • Hold open discussions with theprojectexecutivesandtheownerregardingwhere savings or shortfalls are trending.

  • Liaise withschedulingresource to discuss the relationship between schedule updates and costs. Checkthe relevant change orders are being entered into the schedule.

  • Assist with developing and structuring document control.

  • Assist the PX in the preparation of notices under the contract.

  • Devise or improve theprojectcontrolsfiling structure.

  • Assess team memberstraining needs;set goals and targets.

  • Conduct technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

  • Participate in staff appraisals.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

  • 10 years of experience desired including large, multi-phased construction projects.

  • Proficient user ofCMiCPM or similar project management software / cost database.

  • Proficient user ofWordandExcelessential.

  • A good understanding of construction systems and sequence of construction.

  • Experienced in management of teams or individual staff members.

  • Good leadership, communication and negotiation skills essential.

  • Ability to chair and keep meetings on track.

  • Technical and business writing skills essential.

  • Knowledge of basicgeneralcontractoraccounting practices.

  • Working knowledge of construction insurances.

  • Generalcontractingexperience required;owner experience an advantage.

  • Complex external reporting.

  • Mission critical experience preferable but not essential.

  • Guaranteedmaximumpriceknowledge and practice.

  • Matureclient-facing ability.

  • AIA contract knowledge.

  • Bachelors degree,preferablyin construction or engineering.

  • PMP  optional.

  • AACE membership- optional.

  • This position is salaried

Anticipated starting pay range:

$134,000.00- $180,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for orexperienced professionals and recent graduates.





About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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