Manager – Project Controls in Houston, Texas - #70919 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 70919

Manager – Project Controls
Our client is seeking a seasoned Manager of Project Controls to lead the people, processes, and systems that guide complex, multi-year technical programs. This leader will oversee project planning, scheduling, cost management, earned value reporting, and change control while driving consistency, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. The Manager will support project leaders in delivering work on schedule, on budget, and in alignment with organizational standards.

This role is onsite in Houston, Texas with the possibility of a hybrid work model.

Manager – Project Controls Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project controls professionals, fostering accountability, technical rigor, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of integrated schedules, cost baselines, and earned value management frameworks to ensure consistent and accurate reporting across projects.
• Implement scalable project controls practices tailored to project size and complexity, ensuring high-quality baselines, forecasts, and change management processes.
• Establish and monitor project performance metrics, including schedule and cost indicators, to assess overall project health.
• Partner with internal departments—including Finance, Procurement, and Accounting—to ensure alignment on data needs, reporting requirements, and project deliverables.
• Develop and refine reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to provide real-time insights for senior leadership.
• Strengthen communication across cross-functional teams to support consistent execution of project controls activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance project controls methodologies, standards, and digital tools, incorporating lessons learned and innovative practices.
• Support organizational improvement initiatives, including automation, AI-enabled analytics, and broader digital transformation efforts.
• Perform periodic assessments of project controls maturity and recommend improvements.

Manager – Project Controls Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (preferred).
• Eight or more years of project controls experience, including at least five years managing teams and overseeing complex projects.
• Strong expertise with scheduling platforms (e.g., Primavera P6), budgeting tools, ERP systems, and project controls applications (e.g., PRISM G2).
• Demonstrated knowledge of PMI project management principles and earned value management practices (ANSI/EIA-748).
• Experience supporting large-scale programs in regulated or highly technical industries such as energy, engineering, EPC, or government-funded projects (preferred).
• PMP certification or similar professional credential (preferred).
• AACE certifications such as CCP or PSP (preferred).
• Ability to meet Department of Energy eligibility requirements under 10 CFR Part 810.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and planning skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment and build collaborative relationships.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Salary: $136K-$165K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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