Project Controls Manager

CCI Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to oversee cost, schedule, and project performance management for our data center projects. This role is responsible for monitoring budgets, managing project forecasts, analyzing performance, identifying risks, and providing reporting and insights to support successful project execution. The ideal candidate has strong project controls experience, analytical skills, and the ability to drive projects toward established cost and schedule objectives.

 

CCI Industrial Services provides quality-driven, cost-effective construction, maintenance, industrial cleaning, power generation, and transportation services to support resource development companies in Alaska and the lower 48 states. CCI Industrial Services leads the industry in Safety, Innovation, and Excellence. Each CCI employee is responsible for upholding CCI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, as these are a crucial part of CCI’s strategic plan for success.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a Safety Leader! Ensure the resources and commitment to HSE is of top priority for all employees within the company.
• Maintain 100% “Safety Standards and Accountability” in all areas or mandatory/regulatory requirements, which include:
  • Maintain compliance with the required HSE Training.
  • Taking necessary action when behaviors or conditions around you may be unsafe.
  • Reporting and addressing all potential safety concerns/incidents/issues promptly and willingly participate and assist in any investigation that may relate to a safety incident.
  • Performs work in strict compliance with permitting requirements and other compliance-oriented directives.
  • Participating in safety meetings, working safely, and maintaining a safe work environment as an employee and representative of CCI Industrial Services.
  • Document and record any injury or near miss incident that may occur while you are working.
  • Demonstrate and promote safe work practices by participating in JSA reviews, pre-job walkdowns and safety START card preparations covering work activities and materials required by the company and the client.
  • Promote and participate in Safety Programs.
• Must be available to work either day or night shifts, based on operational needs.
• Lead and oversee project controls activities, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project control processes, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts to ensure alignment with approved financial targets.
• Oversee project schedules, track milestones, identify critical path impacts, and communicate potential delays.
• Analyze project performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to maintain cost and schedule objectives.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, dashboards, forecasts, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to ensure accurate project reporting.
• Identify, assess, and monitor project risks, issues, trends, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Oversee change management processes, including tracking scope changes, change orders, and associated cost and schedule impacts.
• Ensure project controls data, documentation, and reporting are accurate, consistent, and maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Lead and support project controls personnel and establish accountability for project reporting and performance management.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls processes, tools, reporting, and overall project execution.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, project controls, cost management, and scheduling methodologies.
• Ability to develop and analyze project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery, procurement, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify cost and schedule variances, assess project risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software, cost tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex project information to leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing project controls functions or leading project controls teams.
• Demonstrated experience with project budgeting, cost forecasting, scheduling, and performance reporting.
• Experience managing project risks, change orders, and cost and schedule variances.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project scheduling or project controls software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting data center construction, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing capital projects with significant budgets and complex construction schedules.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar project controls platforms.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and schedule performance analysis.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), AACE, or other relevant project controls certifications.
• Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, and equipment vendors.

 

Work Environment:

 

The Project Controls Manager primarily works in an office or project site environment, with regular interaction across data center construction and operational areas. The position requires frequent collaboration with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and senior leadership. The role involves extended periods of computer-based work, reviewing project documentation, analyzing data, and participating in meetings. Occasional site visits may be required to assess project progress, coordinate with field personnel, and support project execution. The employee must comply with all applicable site safety and security requirements.

 

Physical Requirements:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• MOBILITY: While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses computers on a daily basis.  He/she is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. May require light physical effort such as stooping, bending, reaching and occasional lifting of lightweight objects (up to 25 pounds).
• HEARING: The employee frequently is required to talk or hear while answering phones, working with customers, clients, supervisors, etc.
• VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner. Ability to see and complete work on a personal computer and read color coded writing on equipment forms, etc.

 

Compensation:

 

CCI offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities and for full-time positions we offer a Full Benefits Package including excellent FEHB Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life insurance, and a 401k match program.

 

Contingencies:

 

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.

 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

 

CCI Industrial Services (CCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

 

CCI Industrial Services grant employment preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.