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Project Controls Manager

Actalent
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Manager position at Actalent?

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Job Description

Develop and implement a comprehensive project controls plan as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for project execution. Oversee the planning and organization of the project baseline setup in the project controls system, and implement a tracking plan to regularly compare against the baseline. Establish cost, schedule, and commercial baselines, and provide both technical and administrative guidance to a team of Project Controls specialists.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicate the reasons for variances along with proposed mitigation plans to Project Management.
  • Supervise the implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures to ensure control and integrity of work as defined by the contract.
  • Provide training and coaching to Project Controls specialists.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in Primavera P6.
  • Experience in scheduling coordination, cost control, and forecasting.
  • Background in construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 10 years of electrical contracting experience or MEP coordination.

Work Environment

Open to candidates nationwide with the ability to travel to HQ 1-2 a month.

If interested, please apply ASAP as these positions are moving very quickly.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000

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