Project Controls Manager II

Job description

**Description**
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.
**Summary:**
The Project Controls Manager II manages cost tracking and forecasting, contract management and change order control and quantity surveying, especially on Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Projects and drives successful project delivery, supporting solar, energy storage, wind, transmission and distribution.

This position works in close partnership with the Construction Project Management team to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget.

Areas of responsibility include cost control, cost reporting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance measurement, earned value analysis, contract management, subcontracts compliance, invoice management, change management, and risk analysis.

This position assists project leadership with client relationship management, as well as coaches and mentors project controls aligned staff.
This position is expected to travel to the project site between 30-50% of the time, dependent on project alignment.

This role will be hybrid requiring a minimum of 3 days in office when not at a site.
**Requirements:**
Manages the Cost Control Process:
+ Supports Estimating during budget setup, following standard WBS and cost code structure.
+ Develops and manages project cost reports.
+ Forecasts and analyzes trends, develops estimate to complete costs, analyzes commitments.
+ Provides Cost Variance Analyses and variance to budget and the prior forecast.
+ Provides Earned Value Analysis by tracking progress and measuring performance.
+ Utilizes Cash Flow Models with cash flow analysis and preparation.
+ Supports Change Management by tracking and analyzing project changes to budget and scope, facilitating the change management process.
+ Supports Subcontractor Change Management by reviewing subcontractor changes and assessing impact to overall budget and forecast.
+ Provides Risk Analysis by assessing and evaluating project risk at the funding stage and throughout project execution, compiling data and risk analyses.
Administers contracts:
+ Demonstrates extensive knowledge of prime contract and subcontracts and identifies all gaps, risks, opportunities and deliverables.
+ Resolves issues with contracts and subcontracts.
+ Maintains a complete understanding of all contractual obligations, and ensures executed agreements and contracts are in place.
+ Produces change orders and liaises with counterpart in client organization to ensure change orders are processed and approved by the client.
+ Reviews subcontractor progress and performance and supports payment applications.
Supports Project Manager with reporting process:
+ Collects data necessary for daily/weekly/monthly of 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 alongside the Project Manager.
Understands 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 project execution plan.
Assists with Client Relationship Management:
+ Assists Construction Director and Project Manager in client negotiations as they relate to executing contracts and change orders.
Provides Project Controls Coaching and Mentoring:
+ Coaches other project controls staff, Project Controls Manager I, Project Accountant, Cost Administrators, including best practices for managing contract issues and handling daily issues and tasks.
+ Directs, guides, and coaches Project and Field Engineers to ensure activities on site are understood and following established processes through quality checks.
+ Follows processes for systems and communication lines on site and ensure implementation is consistent.
+ Operates Company aligned vehicle on project sites and business trips.
+ Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
+ Complies with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
**Additional Responsibilities:**
+ Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
+ Ensures QA/QC and Environmental processes are implemented according to the plan and are consistently adhered to.
+ Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, construction management, accounting, or 8 years’ related experience required.
+ 7 or more years’ relevant experience in project controls/commercial management/project management (construction environment a plus) required.
+ Ability to travel domestically up to 50% required.
+ Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
+ Ability to work independently and be proactive.
+ Strong or proficient understanding of cost and change management
+ Strong negotiation skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Strong leadership, mentoring and facilitation skills.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people and approaches.
+ Strong decision-making skills.
+ Strong writing and reporting skills.
+ Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio, cost databases).
+ Intermediate experience with job costing or accounting software – knowledge of IFS, Procore, HeavyJob and HeavyBid an advantage.
+ Intermediate experience with Primavera P6.
+ Understanding of safety and OSHA requirements.
+ Functional competencies in accountability, attention to detail, prioritization, business acumen, and collaboration.
**Anticipated base salary range:** $116,000 to $145,000
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Rarely: carrying, climbing, kneeling, and stooping; pulling, pushing, and lifting 5 to 15 pounds required.
Occasionally: carrying 5 to 15 pounds, gripping, handling, pinching, and walking required.
Constantly: reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet, noise, and hazards in the work 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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