Project Controls Manager

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Project Controls Manager overseeing the planning and scheduling of heavy industrial engineering projects. Responsible for cost analysis and project control with cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeKingsport • Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects
Monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects under minimal supervision
Cost analysis and schedule development during the engineering and construction phases of 5-15 concurrent projects
Manage and oversee project controls for multiple capital projects
Conduct thorough cost analysis, including cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis
Develop, maintain, and update project schedules
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management
Implement and maintain project control tools and software
Facilitate project meetings to review schedules, budgets, and performance metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred
AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred
10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices
Extreme attention to detail
Comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines
Ability to set priorities
Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience
Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
personal paid time off
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k)
other benefits to eligible Teammates

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost analysiscost estimationforecastingvariance analysisproject schedulingproject controlsplanningschedulingcost controlestimating

Soft Skills

attention to detailability to set prioritieseffective communicationcoachingmentoring

Certifications

AACE International certificationProject Management Institute (PMI) certification