Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

Location: Newark, DE office. Flexible work arrangements including a hybrid schedule with occasional remote working. Domestic travel to client sites and other K  offices may be required as needed for project and department support.

• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of skilled mid-level and junior project controls specialists.
• Lead cost control, scheduling, change management, risk management, and performance measurement across a portfolio of capital projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project controls with engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Evaluate project performance and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with K ’s project controls procedures and client-specific requirements.
• Evaluate project contractual terms and ensure that the project controls processes align with any project specific commercial requirements.
• Conduct readiness reviews, quality audits, and interactive planning sessions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of EPC project controls experience in energy, chemicals, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of front-end loading (FEL) and detailed engineering phases.
• Proficiency in earned value management, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with P6 scheduling and interactive planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent communication abilities.

• Familiarity with SAP PS, Eco Sys, and MS Power BI.
• Experience with schedule risk assessments, benchmarking, and advanced work packaging.
• Knowledge of project cost estimating and financial performance metrics.
• Understanding of AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) recommended practices and their application in project controls.

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D.
• Flexible spending account, disability coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Professional training and development opportunities.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.