Project Control Manager

Company Overview:

GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company providing multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and program delivery solutions across the Energy, Industrial, Infrastructure, and Power sectors. With more than 75 years of experience supporting offshore and onshore energy projects, GIS delivers integrated services spanning traditional and renewable energy, industrial engineering, state and local infrastructure, and utility-scale solar development. Our work is driven by a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and executional excellence.

Position Summary:

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading all project controls functions across utility-scale renewable energy construction projects, including cost control, progress measurement, forecasting, earned value management, scheduling coordination, and performance reporting. This role provides direct leadership and oversight to Project Controls Specialists and is responsible for developing, mentoring, and driving consistency across the project controls team. Partnering closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Schedulers, Procurement, and Executive Leadership, the Project Controls Manager provides accurate financial and operational visibility throughout the project lifecycle. This position drives standardization of project controls processes, ensures timely reporting of project performance, risks, trends, and forecasted outcomes, and supports successful project execution and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project controls activities across utility-scale renewable energy projects, including cost control, progress tracking, forecasting, earned value management, and performance reporting.
• Oversee project budgets, ETCs, cash flow forecasts, change management, subcontractor cost tracking, and financial reporting to ensure accurate project forecasting and cost visibility.
• Partner with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Schedulers, Procurement, and Site Leadership to monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Direct progress measurement and productivity tracking processes, including labor, equipment, quantities installed, earned progress, and schedule performance metrics.
• Support monthly forecasting, client billing, executive reporting, KPI development, and project closeout reporting while maintaining accurate project controls documentation.
• Manage and mentor Project Controls personnel, drive process standardization across projects, and promote consistent reporting, accountability, and best practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8 years of project controls, cost controls, project controls management, or related experience supporting large-scale construction, industrial, power, or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), schedule integration, productivity tracking, and change management processes.
• Experience working with project schedules and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience developing reports, dashboards, tracking tools, and financial models.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing project controls teams and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Utility-scale solar, renewable energy, EPC, industrial, or heavy civil construction experience strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating standard office equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.

• Ability to read and interpret data on computer screens and printed materials.

• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move between office areas or operational areas within the facility.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 15–25 pounds (files, laptops, documents, small equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• This role operates primarily in a professional office or hybrid work setting and involves regular use of computer systems and standard office equipment.

• The position may occasionally require travel to other company facilities or meeting locations.

• The work environment is typically climate-controlled and does not involve routine exposure to hazardous conditions.

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.