Overview

The Project Controls Manager (PCM) is responsible for managing the Project Controls (PC) department, which includes, providing leadership and mentorship to PC team members and the management of all PC processes and functions. The role serves as a conduit for communication between the PC team members and the managers/directors of other functional departments, VPs and executives who make the strategic decisions that affect the projects.

Location & Travel Details

This position will be located in Kansas City, KA. You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position, up to 25% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in various states throughout the US. (Full List: NC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY).

Responsibilities

The PCM is responsible for implementation, training, oversight, and conducting PC related practices for projects across all company market areas. Supporting the Project Managers and PC personnel in the planning, scheduling, organizing, cost control, forecasting, change management, and reporting of their assigned projects. The PCM is required to ensure that the corporate PC processes and procedures are implemented and utilized according to corporate and project requirements. The PCM is responsible for the training of new PC personnel in respect of PC procedures and the cost reporting system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the Senior Manager - Project Services to coach PC team members in PC and project management techniques, in developing a cohesive team environment, and in the mentoring and nurturing of PC personnel and their career development.
• Serves as a first line of issue escalation in PC related issues; collaborates with Project Managers to ensure project demand is realistic regarding PC personnel project load. Attends periodic project meetings. Establishes clear objectives and ensures responsible use of PC personnel.
• Assigns PCAs and PC Administrative support team members to projects, in coordination with Project Managers and Senior Manager - Project Services.
• Monitor policies, procedures, and standard documents. Establish and review capacity, utilization, and other performance measures in coordination with the Senior Manager - Project Services.
• Functionally direct and supervise PC personnel covering a wide range of activities, including multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborates directly with Project Managers to determine system objectives and solutions.
• Coordinates with Pre-construction/Risk Controls Engineer for all risk management processes that are intertwined and/or directly affect PC processes and reporting.
• Fosters PC team growth through targeted individual project assignments and the establishment of complementary mentor/mentee relationships.
• Coach and develop PC staff to maximize human capital investments. Foster collaboration by knowing when and how to create a team environment. Build talent to attract and retain talent.
• Manage and improve processes by leading and managing process improvement. Drive execution in time management, delegation, and meeting management. Manage change through communication, implementation, monitoring, and reinforcement. Champion innovation by creating original and innovative solutions and implementations.
• Administers Performance Evaluations for direct reports, with operational input from Project Managers and in coordination with Senior Manager - Project Services.
• Support the Project Managers and PCAs in establishing project budgets.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly financial reporting (PSRs)
• Maintain corporate project management system (Procore). User permissions, settings, internal access, custom form templates, reports, standard project folders, standard project template, implement new tools and integrations as necessary to stay ahead of the curve with industry technology advancements.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of projects as needed.
• Support VPs of Strategic Operations and the Manager of Strategic Partnerships in the development of soft-backlog and Go-find burn-off projections within the corporate system (Salesforce.com).
• Provide Controller consolidated Best Good Average burn-off projection reports for soft-backlog and Go-find projects.
• Provide Controller consolidated Targeted Opportunities report for Ops Package.
• Support Project Managers and PCAs in the development of backlog burn-off projections.
• Develop, maintain/update written PC processes and standard operating procedures.
• Train PC and Project Management staff in PC practices, procedures, systems, and reporting.
• Establish and develop strong working relationships with Project Managers and direct reports.
• Work in coordination with the accounting department to accurately report project financials.
• Periodic project auditing and testing to ensure proper implementation and application of corporate PC processes and procedures

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in project cost management or related work experience.
• 15+ years of schedule integration, practices and tools
• PMP Certification desired

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $170k+ per year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan