Project Controls Manager

As a Project Controls Manager you will serve as a lead for all project controls functions within an assigned region, acting as a trusted financial advisor for construction project teams, leading a team of Project Controls Analysts, and acting as a liaison between operations leadership and corporate finance. This highly visible and fast-paced position is charged with executive financial reporting, managing payment requisitions, contract/policy compliance, and change order management.

The Project Controls Manager will report directly to the project leadership with input locally from business unit leaders.  Successful candidates must have the ability to work with professionals at all levels in the organization to accomplish the required responsibilities as defined below.

Responsibilities Recruit, train, and coach entry or senior level Project Controls Analysts and Project Engineers. Assign and review staff’s work, and play a key role in the team’s development including goal setting & performance management

Conduct short and long-term staff planning and project placement to ensure sufficient project coverage

Develop, refine, and implement onboarding and development plans for new Project Controls Analysts and Project Engineers Stay abreast of new projects, contracts, regulations, and project trends that could impact the organization

Create an enjoyable, engaged, and high performing work environment with team members and stakeholders

Prepare, contribute, & present at Department Management leadership meetings and Project Controls & Compliance in-house meetings

Regional Lead Ensure projects are started and closed out successfully from the perspective of both contract compliance and accounting

Ensure project teams are trained and use the necessary systems, tools, training & applications per Clark’s enterprise systems & standard process

Ensure that relevant Key Performance Indicators are consistently at or above goals (Owner Pay Timeliness, Subcontractor Pay Timeliness, Vendor Payment Management, Craft Payroll Timeliness, Audit Resolution, Lien Waiver, & Insurance Administration) and develop & execute action plans where needed

Help support project teams and Business Unit Leaders on other Operational Key Performance Indicators (Net Cash, Gross Billings, Change Orders, General Conditions, General Requirements, and Profit & Loss)
Lead the Project's change order management process, including initial notices, developing detailed change order proposals, and change order negotiations

Lead and drive resolution of Internal Audit Finding resolution and completion

Oversee and/or coordinate external client, auditor, or other third-party requests

Help support Compliance Leaders on regulatory compliance issues as needed to ensure timely resolution

Help support regional office & corporate finance with General & Administrative budget, forecasting and actual cost tracking

Help support & collaborate with the Community Affairs Team to ensure small business / local hire contracting / regulatory compliance is planned and met on all projects

Routinely check in with operational leadership to ensure expectations are mutually understood, team’s work product is achieved, and financial project status is understood

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other business-related fields or similar relevant work experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills

Careful attention to detail and reliability of output

Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

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