Leads project controls for renewable energy and infrastructure construction projects. Manages teams responsible for cost control, forecasting, earned value, contracts, change orders, risk analysis, reporting, audits, and subcontractor administration. Partners with project managers, construction teams, clients, finance, and senior leadership to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. Supervises employees, supports hiring and development, conducts site visits, and may travel domestically 31–50% of the time.
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.
This role will require 3 days in office.
Summary:
The Lead Project Controls Manager drives successful project delivery, supporting solar, energy storage, wind, transmission, and distribution, including directly managing the activities of a Project Controls team, which includes Project Controls Managers, and may include Project Accountants, and Cost Administrators. This position manages a team responsible for cost tracking, forecasting, contract management, change order control, financial reporting, risk analysis, and audits. The Lead Project Controls Manager works closely with the Construction Project Management team to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and budget. Depending on the line of business supported, the position may be required to execute site travel from 15 - 50% of the time.
Requirements:
- Manages the Project Controls team ensuring execution of the Cost Control functions:
- Supports Project team during Front End Loading project phase; including but not limited to budget setup, following standard WBS and cost code structure.
- Forecasts and analyzes trends, develops estimates to complete costs, and analyzes commitments.
- Provides Cost Variance Analyses ~ variance to budget, variance to prior forecast.
- Provides Earned Value Analysis ~ tracking progress, measuring performance.
- Utilizes Cash Flow Models and cash flow analysis preparation.
- Supports Change Management, including notifications, tracking and analyzing project changes to budget and scope, facilitating the change management process.
- Supports Subcontractor Change Management by reviewing subcontractor changes and assessing overall budget and forecast impact.
- Provides Risk & Opportunity Analysis to assess and evaluate project risk/opportunities at the funding stage and throughout the project lifecycle, compiling data and risk analyses.
- Audits projects on a weekly basis, to identify additional risks and overspends by activity code.
- Manages the Project Controls team ensuring administration of Contracts:
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of prime contracts and subcontracts and identifies all gaps, risks, opportunities, and deliverables.
- Ensures adherence to terms of contract, including but not limited to impact notification timing.
- Resolves issues with contracts and subcontracts.
- Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations and ensures executed agreements and contracts are in place.
- Produces change orders packages and liaises with the counterpart in the client organization to ensure the client processes and approves change orders.
- Reviews subcontractor progress and performance and supporting payment applications.
- Manages the Project Controls team ensuring proper support to Project Manager throughout the reporting process:
- Collects data necessary for daily/weekly/monthly/yearly work completed.
- Participates in daily and weekly status and progress reports of construction on site.
- Creates the weekly and monthly Project Cost reports and presents them alongside the PM.
- Ensures team members maintain documentation and Procore, as outlined in the Procore SOP.
- Assists with Client Relationship Management:
- Assists Construction Director and Project Manager in client negotiations relating to executing contracts and change orders.
- Reporting:
- Ensures the Project Controls team periodically meets all reporting deadlines.
- Participates in daily and weekly status and progress reports of construction on site.
- Approves the weekly and monthly Project Cost reports and presents them alongside the PCM/PM.
- Aligns project cost reporting with Finance & Accounting reporting requirements.
- Operates Company aligned vehicle for project site visits and business trips.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Understands the impacts of Scheduling on the cost control process:
- Reviews and understands schedule as it ties to contractual milestone dates.
- Assesses risks and makes recommendations for risk mitigation and contingency management.
- Supports development and implementation of the project execution plan.
Safety:
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
- Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
- Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
- Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
- Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
Leadership:
- Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
- Manages one or more direct reports.
- Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
- Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
- Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
- Employee Development:
- Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
- Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
- Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, or 8 years of related experience required.
- 7 or more years of Project Controls/Commercial Manager experience in construction environment required.
- 1 or more years of supervisory/lead experience preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically 31 to 50%.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
- Strong demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership.
- Working understanding Safety and OSHA requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
- Ability to work independently and be proactive.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong mentoring and facilitating skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people and approaches, including direct reports, peers, senior leaders throughout the organization, as well as clients.
- Strong writing and reporting skills.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio, cost databases).
- Experience with Primavera P6 & standard scheduling practices.
- Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, business acumen, attention to detail, prioritization, and accountability.
Anticipated base salary range: $138,000 - $172,000
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
- Volunteer and Charity Matching
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
- Wellness Reimbursement
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.
Frequently: Standing is required.
Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet climates, noise, and hazards in the working environment.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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