Project Controls Manager jobs in Aiken, SC

Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Controls Manager opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site and other nationwide DOE and commercial projects.

Position Overview:

We are actively seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead the function and teams on mega, multi-disciplinary complex projects. Once a project is awarded, the Project Controls team will quickly advance to an active construction project from set up to completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent
• 10-15 years construction industry experience
• Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control
• Experience in Quantity Surveying
• Strong knowledge of the Earned Value Management principles
• Ability to produce, read and modify schedules and scheduling curves/reports
• Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly
• Proven ability to effectively lead project controls staff
• Proven strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues§ Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Detail oriented and customer focused
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of SAP and required project controls software which may include Primavera, Hard Dollar, Accubid

Key Responsibilities:

Project Controls Systems & Tools

• Set project controls guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Execution Plan, as well as implement tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on earned value management, cashflow, cost, revenue, forecasting and schedule (progress and projection) for projects
• Provide guidance to project controls and operations/project management teams to recognize emerging issues, leverage lessons learned and drive toolset/process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics in a timely manner, and adherence to corporate guidelines and best practices
• Collaborate with Estimating, Operations and Finance personnel to develop methodologies that will enhance accuracy of project level financial forecasting

Project Setup

• Attend and contribute to Handover and Kick-Off meetings
• Provide project controls input on the commercial, administrative and reporting requirements during project setup
• Collaborates with Estimating, Operations and Finance in project setup to ensure best practices are followed and project team requirements are set

Progress & Cost Tracking

• Conducts detailed review and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trending
• Ensure management is provided with timeline review and progress of all projects and activity including completion of monthly project status report and forecasting reporting and endorse suggested corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule
• Ensures that tracking and forecasting, progress monitoring, cost reporting meet specific project requirements
• Reviews and approves all project controls reporting
• Ensures the preparation and updating of project cash flows and forecasting as required throughout the project life-cycle

Cash Flow Management

• Preparing cash flow projection.
• Supervising and checking cash flow projections.
• Define the cost structure for the bid according to RFP
• Directly interfaces with management as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Performs cost data analysis and development.
• Performs performance monitoring and coordinates cost/schedule and quantity trends when required.
• Performs performance monitoring and coordinates cost/schedule/quantity trends as required.
• Supervise the implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract

Scope & Change Management

• Oversees and supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution
• Risk Management
• Identifies commercial risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure project control deliverables
• Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration
• Contribute to Risk Mitigation Plan
• Collaborate on commercial Risk Identification and Assessment activities

People Management

• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful
• Hire, supervise, coach, develop and mentor project controls personnel (ie Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller, Planner / Scheduler)
• Communicates with Senior Leadership to ensure adequate resources are provided

Communication

• Key partner to Estimators, Project Managers, Operations teams and Senior Leadership
• Communicates with external clients, client groups and partners, vendors and subcontractors as required

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications steps via our website http://www.edgewatertech.net/careers/.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

We look forward to hearing from you!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.