Industrial Project Controls Manager

• 3+ years of experience in project controls management, preferably in the industrial construction industry.
• Must be familiar with a self-perform project environment and be used to working in a unionized labor setting
• Proven experience in managing project costs, schedules, and risks for large-scale projects.
• Minimum of 2+ years of construction field experience
• 3+ years of proficiency with project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, cost estimating software).

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related degree
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) experience

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Highly organized, thorough, and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Approaches every interaction as an opportunity to add value and strengthen relationships.
• Effective team player who also works independently when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experienced with project controls software.

• Establish and maintain project controls procedures, guidelines, and systems for cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, forecast costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor impacts.
• Develop project execution plans, resource allocations, and cash flow forecasts.
• Contribute to project scope development and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports to management and clients.
• Track progress using performance metrics such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Control and document project scope changes, ensuring appropriate cost and schedule adjustments.
• Implement quality control measures, inspections, and testing to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, issues, and adjustments.
• Leverage project management software to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices.

• Partner with the Project Scheduler and Estimator to deliver integrated project controls.
• Mentor and coach team members, including subcontractor partners, on project controls processes.
• Support professional growth and skill development for project teams.
• Manage scope changes, including performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and revision tracking.

• Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
• Develop bidding framework for integration into McGough project controls
• Assist pursuit team in reviewing subcontractor responses to RFQs and RFPs
• Create conceptual pricing estimates using cost history data.
• Close out pursuits (wins and losses) and maintain historical data.
• Benchmark historical data for final estimate reviews.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating.
• Lead updates to control estimates throughout design phases.
• Coordinate subcontractor data formats and deliverables.
• Review subcontractor scopes and facilitate page-turn sessions with project staff prior to award.
• Support preconstruction estimates and cost models.
• Create and maintain control estimates.

• Assist project team with creating CPM scheduling.
• Work closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as needed.
• Develop conceptual durations based on project quantities and cost history database.

• Build out estimated quantity controls database for new projects.
• Track claiming process for projects on a weekly basis – walking projects and field verifying as needed.
• Manage control updates of all project changes.
• Prepare and maintain the weekly controls report out.
• Develop cash flow projections monthly.

• Archive project controls for all completed projects.

• Actively contribute as a member of the Industrial Team, collaborating to support shared goals and objectives.
• Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Pursue innovation and opportunities to expand on McGough’s capabilities and leadership.
• Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings.
• Attend any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management.
• Actively participate in company-sponsored events.
• Support and follow standard of work.
• Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

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