Project Controls Manager; Wind Renewables Construction

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Controls Manager (Wind Renewables Construction) based in the United States.

The Project Controls Manager will oversee and strengthen project controls practices across multiple large-scale renewable energy construction projects. This role combines strategic oversight, technical expertise, and people leadership to improve cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and overall project performance. You will guide project controls teams, support project managers, and provide senior stakeholders with clear insights into budgets, progress, risks, and performance trends.

Through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement, you will help identify challenges early and develop practical solutions that keep projects on track. The position offers flexibility in its work arrangement, with opportunities for remote work or office-based collaboration depending on location and experience. It is an opportunity to contribute to major clean energy infrastructure projects while helping develop people, processes, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement, oversee, and maintain consistent project controls practices, processes, tools, and procedures across multiple projects.
• Provide guidance, training, and management to project controls personnel, supporting their technical development and effective execution of responsibilities.
• Communicate project scope, plans, progress, and performance clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise project management teams on cost and schedule analysis, performance trends, forecasting, Time Impact Analysis, and claims.
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders involved in project controls activities to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
• Compile, review, and analyze project controls data, translating findings into actionable insights and recommendations for senior management and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling, cost performance, forecasting accuracy, and overall project execution.
• Lead project performance reviews covering actual results, budgets, change management, forecasts, progress, and schedule performance.
• Develop and implement project controls practices and procedures in line with operational requirements.
• Support and train project management teams in the effective use of project management and project controls tools.
• Work independently on complex assignments while maintaining strong communication and coordination across teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development for assigned employees.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate combines extensive project controls experience with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, preferably gained in large-scale construction or renewable energy environments. You should have:

• A bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in Cost Controls, Project Controls, cost management, forecasting, planning, or related project controls functions.
• At least 2 years of experience managing personnel in Cost Controls, Project Controls, or a related project management function.
• Experience with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling is considered an advantage.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Experience in large-scale construction or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)…