Project Controls Manager

PMA Consultants

Project Controls Manager responsible for engineering and construction project delivery, overseeing cost management and scheduling. Leading teams to ensure strategic project performance and continuous improvement.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,860 - $147,885 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing project controls functions, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, change management, risk analysis, and performance reporting
Managing project budgets, developing and analyzing schedules, forecasting costs, evaluating project performance, and providing data-driven insights
Leading project controls personnel and driving continuous improvement across project delivery programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, or capital projects.
Demonstrated experience leading project controls efforts on complex projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
Expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling for construction and capital projects.
Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM), critical path method (CPM), forecasting methodologies, risk analysis, and change management processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision
Time off with pay
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
Professional development reimbursement
Wellness programs for you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementschedulingforecastingchange managementrisk analysisperformance reportingearned value managementcritical path methodPrimavera P6project management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementcontinuous improvementdata-driven insights

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction Managementadvanced degree preferred