
Project Controls - Construction Management (Anticipated Opening)
- Gilbert, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure monthly progress tracking and reporting across all projects, maintaining accuracy and consistency in project controls data.
- Report on milestones, planned value, earned value, and percent complete, and provide detailed project commentary.
- Attend project status meetings to report on major material status and update forecasts and schedules based on progress discussions.
- Summarize project performance metrics and provide strategic recommendations to project teams and leadership to resolve project controls challenges.
- Develop, monitor, and update the owner’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Serve as a trusted advisor to project stakeholders, offering guidance and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with project managers and contractors to maintain schedule integrity and alignment with project goals.
- Track and review change orders in coordination with project and cost management teams.
- Produce monthly cost and schedule reports for internal and client stakeholders.
- Support contract administration, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance, allowances, contingency, and incentives.
- Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for team approval.
- Conduct schedule resource loading and leveling, and consolidate contractor schedules into the IMS.
- Assess impacts to critical and near-critical paths and communicate findings to the project team.
- Monitor schedule deviations and variances, and support the development of corrective action plans.
- Facilitate regular schedule reviews with project teams to ensure timely and accurate data integration.
- Lead interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments as needed.
- Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances affecting cost and schedule performance.
- Maintain strong communication with clients and consultants at all stages of the project.
- Implement best practices in project controls and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
- Experience supporting semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, data center, or mission-critical clients is highly desirable.
- Proven track record on construction projects or programs valued at $1B+.
- Strong cost management experience, including budget development, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Power BI, SAP Financial & CPM, Hexagon Ecosys, and Oracle Primavera Unifier.
- Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and cost performance metrics is a plus.
- Certifications in Power BI, PMP, Six Sigma, or related areas are beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of construction experience, including a project controls role within the construction industry.
- Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Deep understanding of project control principles, including schedule development, cost control, risk management, and performance measurement.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment.
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to large-scale construction projects.
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to influence project teams toward achieving project control objectives.