Project Controls Manager

Post Date

May 14, 2025

Location

Fremont,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94538
US
Aug 06, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

AUS-782532

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

* Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed resource loaded integrated EPC project schedules, considering all aspects of the project life cycle, from design and engineering to construction and commissioning. Monitor schedule progress, identify potential delays, and work with project teams to implement strategies for schedule optimization. Conduct thorough schedule analysis and what-if scenarios to improve or mitigate schedule

* Performance measurement: Establish KPIs for project controls and the program to regularly report on project performance against metrics. Including key milestones, forecast targets, earned value management systems, to provide insights into project trends and potential issues, offering proactive solutions to ensure project success

* Cost Management: Continue development and implementation of cost management tools including approved budget, total commitments, expenditures, accruals, and invoiced costs. Work closely with project teams to forecast project costs during project execution

* Change Management: Support project teams on change management, develop processes to streamline information flow and secure timely approvals from management.

* Estimation: Supporting estimation team with benchmarking, project feedback, change management feedback and overall process improvement, including the handoff from project approval to active spending

* Communication & Reporting: Lead development, implementation and maintenance of project level and executive reporting program, including dashboards, presentations, reports, etc. to highlight project status, issues, and recommended actions

* Risk Assessment: Work with key stakeholders to identify, evaluate, quantify project risks and support teams through the mitigation process through the development of risk management plans. Collaborate with project teams to implement risk mitigation strategies

* Coach and mentor counterparts and subordinates on excellence in the construction industry. Use efficient and aesthetic communication methods to escalate roadblocks or communicate successes as necessary



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Required Skills & Experience

* 10+ years of experience of Project Controls Background (scheduling, estimating, cost) within the manufacturing, datacenter, or R&D space

* Will have four direct reports -- ideally have previous managerial experience

* Proven experience in project controls, with a track record of successfully managing and executing full life cycle Mega projects.

* Strong knowledge of project management principles, including scheduling techniques, cost control, and risk management.

* Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Cost Control software).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.