CDM Smith · 3 hours ago
The Perry Group - Manager, Project Controls (heavy industrial)
Wadsworth, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
14+ years expCDM Smith, through The Perry Group, is a comprehensive design-build and construction management firm. They are seeking a Manager, Project Controls to lead project control teams in developing and analyzing cost and schedule baselines, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides supervision in the development of cost controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate project/program status
Ensures compliance with internal procedures such as federal/ government regulations
Gathers project progress information from project manager and project team members to update and monitor the project
Evaluates and updates data regarding schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments and project accruals
Reviews schedule progress and productivity of resources
Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs; updates requirements as required
Monitors progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts
Performs performance reporting for a portfolio of projects or programs using Earned Value Management
Conducts financial analysis including variance, risk and profit/loss analyses, etc
Performs non-routine analyses and prepares non-routine financial reports
Documents and assesses the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines
Develops and documents project planning considerations and objectives, scope and milestones to incorporate into the schedule
Develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated critical path schedules for complex projects and/or portfolio of projects in accordance with contract specifications
Evaluates and raises project early warning signals to project manager
Evaluates and recommends resource realignments to maintain project execution
Leads and coordinates implementation of project control functions for assigned major projects; serves as technical advisor to assigned project managers related to project controls system and procedures to achieve on-time and on-budget goals
Generates enterprise level reports to facilitate processes, performance improvement and visibility across the business
Performs portfolio analysis and review findings with portfolio managers with respect to On Time Delivery, Risk Forecasts, and Project Gross Profit Erosion etc
Evaluates project execution and impact of developing trends using prescribed methodologies to determine if project is proceeding within available resources and budget
Prepares client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and documents trends
Assists in supervising the activities of project control staff to ensure that work is completed on a timely basis and that company policies and procedures are followed
Assists in organizing project and task workloads and identifying staff most qualified for assignments
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff
Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm
Supervises the work of junior project controllers on project work
Uses appropriate document management protocols to manage the storage and retrieval of project documentation
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent plus twenty (20) years of relevant experience
Associate degree plus seventeen (17) years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree plus fourteen (14) years of relevant experience
The associate or bachelor's degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification within 12 months of hire or promotion
Expert knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices
Demonstrates expert knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration
Demonstrates expert knowledge of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management suite of tools (Primavera)
Possesses expert teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast-paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities
Expert written and oral communication skills
Excellent ability to oversee multiple projects and fulfill rigid time schedules
Expert skill at analyzing issues, thinking strategically, providing direction, and creative solutions
Demonstrated ability to direct, train, and mentor junior staff members
Preferred
Project controls/scheduling experience for clients in heavy industrial industry
Extensive Primavera experience and knowledge
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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