Project Control Manager
$135,000–$140,000 year
On-siteHanover, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management across multiple engineering and construction projects while ensuring adherence to ICD-705 security standards. Develop integrated baselines, monitor cost performance, and lead change order processes to align execution with contract requirements. Provide hands-on leadership to the project controls team, managing workload assignments, coaching, and performance reviews to drive operational excellence. Act as the primary point of contact for technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders, delivering executive reports on metrics, variances, and trend analyses. Collaborate with business development to establish controls requirements for new pursuits and partner with PMO operations to deliver practical project controls for complex programs.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields
- 10+ years of professional experience managing project controls of projects or programs in secure or classified environments
- 5+ years of experience in leadership or team management roles, overseeing project controls teams and resources
- Expertise in project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project), MS Office, and financial analysis tools
- Strong ability to conduct financial analysis and forecasting, build project schedules, and manage cost models
- Proven track record of successfully implementing project controls, including risk planning, scope management, and cost-sheet reconciliation
- Familiarity with security standards, contracts, and compliance for federal government projects
- In-depth knowledge of construction and engineering project workflows, including planning, estimating, execution, and delivery phases
- TS or TS/SCI eligibility
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related area
- Advanced certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or certification in cost control (e.g., CCP or AACE)
- Extensive experience with secure U.S. Government or defense-oriented programs, including familiarity with DOD and IC standards for project security and construction
- Proven success overseeing projects in overseas (OCONUS) locations and remote or austere settings
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