Project Controls Manager

Company Overview

P&E Constructors is an employee‑owned (ESOP) mechanical and electrical construction firm executing large capital projects with deep roots in the industrial construction sector. Since 1946, we’ve delivered fabrication and installation services with a commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and client‑focused solutions.

This role supports projects across the United States and requires a high level of travel based on business and project needs. Candidates may be based anywhere within the U.S.; however, the selected individual should be prepared for assignments at various project locations nationwide. Travel for this position may reach up to approximately 90%.

Project assignments generally last 10 to 17 months, depending on project duration and operational requirements. While assigned to a project away from home, eligible employees are provided per diem to assist with temporary living and travel‑related expenses, in addition to a competitive base salary.

To support project deployment, mobilization assistance may be provided, which can include mileage reimbursement or other approved travel support. Employees may also receive extended weekend rotations approximately once per month, allowing additional time for travel home.

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading all project controls functions throughout the full project lifecycle, from estimating and proposal development through project execution and closeout. The Project Controls Manager establishes and maintains integrated cost, schedule, earned value, risk, and change management systems to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

The Project Controls Manager partners closely with estimating, project management, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, finance, and clients to provide accurate forecasting, performance reporting, and commercial oversight. This position serves as the subject matter expert for project controls and drives continuous improvement of project controls processes, systems, and reporting.

• Review estimate scope to determine project controls staffing, scheduling, and cost control requirements
• Evaluate project controls risks and provide recommendations for contingency and escalation provisions
• Support development of proposal schedules, resource histograms, and progress curves during the estimating phase
• Participate in estimate reviews, proposal development, pre‑mobilization, and project kickoff meetings
• Lead and oversee all project controls functions throughout the project lifecycle
• Complete commercial handover from estimating and establish project cost baselines, budgets, revenue forecasts, cash flow projections, accrual methodologies, and reporting structures
• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, including resource loading, critical path analysis, progress curves, and recovery planning
• Prepare and maintain the Schedule of Values (SOV), project budgets, cost codes, and chart of accounts
• Establish and administer Earned Value Management (EVM) baselines, Rules of Credit (ROC), and project performance measurement systems
• Implement and maintain project risk management and change management programs
• Develop and maintain project reporting processes, including daily, weekly, monthly, and executive reporting
• Coordinate schedule updates and progress reporting with engineering, BIM, procurement, fabrication, construction, and field teams
• Produce weekly, six‑week, and other required look‑ahead schedules
• Identify critical path activities, long‑lead items, schedule risks, and recovery opportunities, escalating concerns as appropriate
• Monitor project cost performance, maintain Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts, and perform variance analysis
• Monitor and report Earned Value Management metrics including BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, CPI, and SPI, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions
• Prepare and distribute project controls reports, dashboards, KPI packages, and client reporting
• Lead internal…