Project Controls Manager
Location: Chicago (40% Nationwide Travel)
A leading electrical contractor delivering complex commercial, mission-critical and infrastructure projects is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support leadership, drive project performance, and improve forecasting accuracy across a growing national operation.
This is a highly visible role working closely with executive leadership, operations, project teams, and finance to provide clear insight into project health, profitability, schedule performance, and risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cost forecasting, budgeting, and project performance reporting
- Drive Cost-to-Complete (CTC) and Cost-at-Completion (CAC) forecasting accuracy
- Monitor labor productivity, schedule performance, and margin risk
- Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and portfolio reporting
- Support schedule management, risk analysis, and project recovery planning
- Champion project management systems and technology adoption
- Help build and standardize a scalable project controls function across multiple locations
Requirements:
- 7+ years of Project Controls, Project Management, or Construction Controls experience
- Commercial construction background
- Experience within electrical contracting or MEP environments
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting capabilities
- Experience with construction management software and advanced Excel skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
Preferred:
- Electrical contracting experience
- Mission Critical / Data Center project exposure
- Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise
- Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project experience
- PMP, PSP, PMI-SP, EVP, or similar certifications
This is an excellent opportunity for a project controls professional who enjoys turning project data into actionable business decisions and is looking to play a key role in the growth of a nationally recognized contractor.
To learn more, apply today or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.