Sargent & Lundy Looking for Project Controls Manager – Capital Projects at Chicago, IL Full Time

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Sargent & Lundy’s clients in the energy and industrial markets recognize us as a global leader in power generation, power distribution, plant design, advanced technologies, environmental compliance, mid-stream and downstream oil & gas and multi-disciplined industrial projects.

We provide comprehensive engineering, design, analysis, and consulting for energy and industrial markets worldwide. Sargent & Lundy’s professional and highly experienced staff has the ability and know-how to take on the smallest of tasks to scope-intensive, complex projects. If you are interested in this type of dynamic work, consider joining the Sargent & Lundy team.

We are currently looking for a qualified Project Controls Manager to work in Indianapolis, Indiana (all work is currently being performed remotely).

Responsibilities:
The Project Controls Manager will lead all project controls functions within a Project Management Office (PMO) in support of transmission and distribution Capital Projects. The role will provide oversight and guidance to project controls personnel, including cost engineers, scheduling staff, and financial administrative staff. The work will include collaboration with PMO team members, such as Project Managers and Program Managers, and direct interface with client management and site personnel.

The Project Controls Manager will:
Be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and management of capital projects processes, procedures, and administrative services to ensure the Project Controls functions are delivered with consistency and quality.

Collaborate with the PMO team to achieve the client’s business objectives.

Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Project Controls best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to:

Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis and reporting

Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation

Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, schedule reporting

Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation

Report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.

Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable.

Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to PMO and client leadership.

Ensure the success of the Project Controls staff through mentoring and training.

There is the potential for you to travel to client offices or site locations, as required.

Qualifications:
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:
5+ years of Capital Project Controls experience, preferably in the energy transmission and distribution industry

Bachelor of science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background, preferably with an emphasis in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Demonstrated experience in managing multiple complex projects, with full responsibility for the project controls functions in support of capital projects

Expert in project scheduling, cost engineering, and project controls methods and tools

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels

Motivation: Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.

Detail-Oriented: Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail

Valued but not required skills and experience:
Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6

Familiarity with finance and accounting systems, preferably SAP and Powerplan

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.