Project Controls Manager

Techno Consult Engineering, PC

• $146K — $208K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
  • Over 10 years of experience in project controls or PMIS administration.
  • Experience with large-scale transportation and public infrastructure programs.
  • Familiarity with PMIS tools like Primavera P6 or Procore.
  • Strong understanding of scheduling, cost controls, and reporting processes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project controls for major infrastructure projects from planning to delivery.
  • Oversee workflows for scheduling, cost management, and reporting.
  • Support continuous improvement of project controls systems.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders for accurate project reporting.
  • Monitor project performance metrics like budget and schedule progress.
  • Develop dashboards and executive reports for program-level documentation.
  • Review project schedules to identify trends and risks.

Benefits

  • 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off policy.
  • Opportunity for bonus incentives and profit-sharing.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead project controls activities across major infrastructure and transportation projects from planning through construction delivery.
  • Oversee PMIS and project controls workflows related to scheduling, cost management, reporting, forecasting, and document integration.
  • Support implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of project controls systems and reporting tools.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely project reporting.
  • Monitor project performance metrics including budget status, schedule progress, risk items, forecasting, and resource tracking.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, executive reports, presentations, and program-level controls documentation.
  • Review project schedules and cost reports to identify trends, delays, risks, and potential impacts to program delivery.
  • Ensure consistency in project controls procedures, standards, and data management practices across multiple active projects.
  • Support leadership with program reporting, controls strategy, and operational planning initiatives.
  • Provide mentorship and coordination support to junior project controls and PMIS staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in project controls, PMIS administration, program controls, or construction controls management.
  • Strong experience supporting large-scale transportation, tunnel, transit, rail, or public infrastructure programs preferred.
  • Familiarity with PMIS platforms and project controls tools such as Primavera P6, e-Builder, Procore, Oracle, Unifier, Power BI, or similar systems.
  • Strong understanding of scheduling, cost controls, forecasting, reporting, and capital program management processes.
  • Experience working within public-sector or agency-driven infrastructure environments highly preferred.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, highly visible project environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and reporting tools.


We offer not only a competitive salary but also a robust benefits package including enrollment in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan, comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance coverage, as well as life insurance. Furthermore, employees are eligible for paid time off and the opportunity to earn bonus incentives.

The expected salary range for this role in the New Jersey Area is $70 - $100 per hour. The total compensation, including salary and bonuses, is determined by various factors such as experience, skill level, location, and qualifications, which are evaluated during the interview process

WHY CHOOSE US?
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Health, dental, life and vision insurance
  • Flexible paid time off
  • FSA/Transit benefits
  • Bonus incentives
  • Professional growth
  • Potential profit-sharing opportunities


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