Project Controls Manager

Penhall Company is hiring a Project Controls Manager to oversee cost controls, scheduling, financial forecasting, earned value management, and performance reporting for major construction projects. The role supports operational leadership by identifying risks, improving project performance, protecting profitability, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, commitments, and financial performance against established targets
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to measure cost and schedule performance, productivity, and project progress
• Monitor project financial performance, including gross profit, cost variances, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts
• Monitor change orders, scope changes, claims, and potential cost or schedule impacts
• Develop, review, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and potential schedule impacts using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Support monthly financial reviews, project forecasting, and identification of corrective actions
• Identify and evaluate commercial, contractual, financial, and schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Develop standardized project controls processes, reporting tools, and performance metrics to support Project Managers and operational leadership

Requirements:

• Experience in self-perform construction and managing multi-million-dollar projects
• Experience with project cost controls, EVM, budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and project management/reporting systems
• Experience reviewing construction contracts, change orders, schedules, and commercial risks
• Understanding of labor productivity, resource planning, and construction cost management
• Problem Solving: Identify performance issues, evaluate root causes, and recommend actionable corrective measures
• Financial & Project Controls: Analyze costs, earned value, forecasts, and profitability to support informed business decisions
• Contract Administration: Evaluate contractual obligations, scope changes, schedule impacts, and commercial exposure
• Communication Skills: Present financial performance, project risks, and recommendations clearly to operational and executive leadership
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, Branch Operations, and Regional Leadership to improve project outcomes
• Adaptability: Anticipate changing project conditions and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field
• Minimum of seven (5) years of experience in construction project management, project controls, or related roles involving multi-million-dollar projects
• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), cost forecasting, project financial analysis, and construction scheduling
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Heavy Civil preferred