Project Control Manager

RK&K's Project Controls and Construction Management Division is hiring a Project Controls Manager to lead and manage multiple project support efforts in transportation infrastructure development and construction. Assignments include various mega-projects, which may be supported on a part- or full-time basis.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures for large programs.

• Draft and improve project management processes

• Serve as the management and administrative lead for Consultant staff resourcing.

• Coordinate and lead Subject Matter Experts (SME) to support project controls functions including:

• Scheduling: Implement and maintain cost-loaded master program schedules, typically prepared in Primavera P6.

• Cost Management: Manage budgets, track costs, prepare financial forecasts, and develop cost management strategies.

• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.

• Reporting: Provide accurate and timely progress updates, cost reports, and risk registers to stakeholders.

• Oversee cost controls, change management, risk management, earned value, and scheduling efforts.

• Work with project managers, estimators, finance, designers, and engineers to achieve project objectives.

• Coordinate activities and inputs with engineering, construction, and procurement teams.

• Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports.

• Establish milestones, develop dashboards, and monitor progress, implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Monitor contract task schedule and budgets

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in Project Controls for transportation infrastructure development and construction

• Minimum (3) years of leadership experience

• Strong understanding of project controls and project management

• Analytical and strategic with a hands-on leadership style

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation issues

• Ability to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple project support efforts

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Federal Funding experience (FTA, FRA, FHWA, etc.)

• Relevant software expertise (Primavera P6, HeavyBid, TILOS, etc.)