Project Controls Manager - Traveling

As a 100% employee‑owned contractor, you’ll join a culture where every team member is part owner. Sundt focuses on building long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners, offering competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, and training that fuels personal and professional growth.

The Project Controls Manager collaborates with business units to ensure SMS policies and standard operating procedures are understood and implemented on all projects. The role measures and analyzes project performance metrics to mitigate risk and ensures relentless execution.

• Coordinate compliance auditing of project‑related governance required by the SMS and Project Management Plan (PMP).
• Drive Lean principles and practices throughout the organization.
• Evaluate and propose updates to SMS workflows, forms, templates, and system manuals.
• Identify areas of excellence for best practices and lessons learned with potential for broader implementation.
• Measure presence and functionality of project use of system software (Prolog, JDE, Textura, etc.).
• Optimize utilization of VDC company wide to improve parametric estimating, budgeting & scheduling results.
• Participate in business unit project status reporting (MPR & ELPR), including actionable measures for improvement.
• Develop data analytics and reporting formats to streamline auditing of SMS policy and procedures.
• Perform analytical review and measurement of project performance metrics and trends.
• Support development and implementation of recovery plans for critical project management performance deficiencies.
• Ensure uniform and comprehensive implementation of SMS policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with business units to maintain Project Management Plans required by the SMS.

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting preferred.
• Experience with large complex construction projects ($>50MM).
• Knowledge and experience in construction operations within Building, Transportation, and/or Industrial markets.
• Experience with enterprise‑based scheduling software (P6 preferred).
• Knowledge of SMS and Sundt operations procedures.
• Minimum 7‑10 years relevant construction experience required; 3‑5 years with Sundt preferred.
• Proficiency in interpreting contract agreements, cost forecasting, risk identification, and change management.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and Prolog.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Wear personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
• Use electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate.
• Comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
• Interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.
• Lift, push, or pull objects occasionally.
• Stand or walk short distances for up to the entire shift duration.

Safety‑Sensitive

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage starting your first day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee‑Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee‑Owner's program

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

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