Manager, Project Controls

Quanta Government Solutions is a leading specialty contractor in North America, focused on infrastructure work in various industries. The Manager, Project Controls is responsible for implementing and maintaining project controls across federal and commercial programs, ensuring schedule integrity and cost forecasting accuracy while partnering with Project Managers and functional leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day execution of project controls across assigned programs, including baseline schedule development, cost forecasting, earned value (as applicable), change management tracking, and schedule health reviews to ensure predictable project outcomes
• Ensure accurate cost-to-complete forecasting, trend identification, and variance analysis, escalating risks early to PMO leadership and Project Delivery to prevent schedule or margin degradation
• Enforce standardized project controls processes, tools, and reporting formats across programs, eliminating shadow systems and maintaining data integrity within enterprise platforms (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Kahua)
• Support stage-gate governance by verifying completeness of project controls artifacts, maintaining documentation discipline, and contributing to audit-ready records aligned with federal contracting requirements
• Partner with Finance and Project Delivery to align forecasts, validate cost drivers, and improve forecasting accuracy through disciplined analytics and performance tracking
• Develop and mentor project controls personnel and schedulers, reinforcing analytical rigor, accountability, and escalation discipline within a matrixed federal contracting environment
• Maintain schedule flexibility to meet business demands, including extended hours as necessary to support critical project milestones, and perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost control, or related project management disciplines in complex infrastructure or federal contracting environments
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost forecasts
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate trends clearly to leadership
• Experience supporting DOE, DoD, or other federal agency projects
• Experience working in a PMO or enterprise project controls environment
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS implications related to project controls and documentation requirements
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Primavera P6 certification or advanced scheduling credentials