Project Controls Manager- Electrical Utilities

Project Controls Manager - Electrical Utilities

We are actively seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale capital projects (Combined Cycle Gas Turbines) within the electric utilities and power generation sector. This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost, schedule, scope, and risk controls are effectively implemented throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an on-site role, based in Ridgeland, MS. Project Controls Manager candidates must be local to the project area or willing to travel to and from the site for the duration of the assignment (per diem provided).

• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to Project Controls Specialists across the full project lifecycle
• Integrate with the Project Management team to ensure successful execution of assigned projects
• Implement project management standards related to cost, schedule, scope, WBS, risk, and issue management
• Ensure reliable cost and schedule estimates and support achievement of project business objectives
• Support project and regulatory reporting requirements
• Promote safe work behaviors and adherence to all project safety standards

• Prepare, maintain, and validate cost reports, forecasts, EAC/ETC, and contingency analyses
• Perform schedule quality checks, progress assessments, and schedule analytics
• Identify, analyze, and document schedule and cost variances and assess potential impacts
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, plans, and WBS
• Analyze contractor schedules to verify progress, identify risks, and assess performance trend
• Monitor contractor compliance with schedule-related contractual requirements

• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify, assess, and document project risks
• Maintain risk registers and support development of mitigation strategies
• Support change management processes and ensure approved changes are properly documented and tracked
• Ensure contract agreements reflect project controls requirements and verify contractor compliance
• Assist with analysis, optimization, and reporting across the project portfolio
• Support assessments of risks associated with delivering scope within multi-year budget plans
• Provide clear, accurate reporting to project leadership and stakeholders

• Minimum 6 years of capital project management and/or project controls experience
• Preferred experience in utility capital projects, combined cycle natural gas (CCGT), or rotating equipment
• Desired: 10+ years supporting large-scale capital projects
• Desired:
  Experience working under multiple contract types, including EPC, with both owner and contractor project controls exposure

• Strong expertise in schedule, cost control, and risk management fundamentals
• Advanced proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6
• Strong spreadsheet-based analytical skills
• Solid understanding of project and construction management principles

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

• PMI and/or AACEi certifications (PMP, PMI-SP, CCP, etc.)

• High-visibility role supporting critical utility and power generation infrastructure
• Long-term capital project environment with strong project controls governance
• Competitive compensation (hourly rate + OT), per diem for travel, healthcare, 401k, PTO
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project leadership on complex, large-scale projects

If you have experience working with Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT), or rotating equipment, please apply to this position!

Only US citizens and Green Card holders can be considered for this position at this time and NO Corp-2-Corps.

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