Project Controls Manager – Cost Focus

MGAC

Project Manager leading hybrid construction projects in critical environments for MGAC. Managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while fostering team collaboration.

Posted 6/12/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

MGAC’s Critical Environments team manages the construction of data centers and hospitals with deep industry expertise.
Act as owner’s representatives—resolving issues, managing conflicts, and guiding informed decisions to keep projects on track.
Lead incredible, resume-building, high-visibility projects.
Independently manage the full scope of projects while simultaneously managing components of others.
Mentor and lead teams while managing schedule, scope, and budget.
Lead project risk management, contingency planning, and schedule and budget recovery planning.
Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, A&E professionals, contractors/GCs, vendors, and other teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or equivalent experience in a construction-related discipline.
2+ years of construction cost management experience.
2+ years of experience managing critical environment construction projects (e.g., data centers, labs, hospitals).
MEP experience in ground-up construction.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ambitious, construction and project management-focused, and seeking a modern and energetic business that will empower you to grow your career.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation starts on day one—accrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.
8 sick days and 9 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.
Strong work-life balance, generous PTO, and top-tier wellness benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction project managementconstruction cost managementMEP experiencerisk managementcontingency planningschedule recovery planningbudget recovery planningbuilding design processcritical environment constructiondata center construction

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsverbal communication skillswritten communication skillsleadershipmentoringconflict resolution

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related disciplineAssociate’s degree in construction-related discipline