Project Controls Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is looking for a Project Controls Manager to join our Data Center Innovations group in Pasco, WA. The Project Controls Manager develops, maintains, and communicates integrated project schedules and labor forecasts across multiple concurrent projects within the Data Center Innovations (DCI) group. This role provides centralized project controls leadership to ensure consistency, accuracy, and proactive risk management across the DCI portfolio. The Project Controls Manager partners closely with project management, field leadership, vendors, and customers to identify schedule risks and opportunities, quantify impacts, and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Develop and maintain detailed, logic-driven project schedules (Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project) integrating engineering, procurement, fabrication, delivery, installation, commissioning, and closeout activities.

• Lead schedule coordination and impact analysis by identifying risks/opportunities, quantifying impacts, and driving recovery or optimization strategies with project and field teams.

• Manage procurement and equipment onsite date tracking by coordinating directly with vendors and internal procurement; incorporate updates and constraints into schedules and reporting.

• Develop and control submittal and RFI schedules aligned to milestones; track turnaround dates and support proactive customer notifications when critical path is at risk.

• Partner with field leadership to maintain short- and long-range labor forecasts and manpower curves aligned with the schedule, including third-party labor and equipment needs.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

• 5 years relevant construction experience with demonstrated construction project controls experience (data center construction preferred).

• Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling, schedule logic, and construction sequencing.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, field leadership, vendors/subcontractors, and customers; clear written and verbal communication of schedule status and impacts.

• Proactive risk mindset with ability to anticipate downstream impacts and quantify risk early.

• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

   

Preferred

• Prior leadership or management experience, with experience in coaching, feedback, employee development and performance management.

• Mechanical construction experience (HVAC, piping, process systems) and experience supporting large, complex, or fast-track projects.

• Familiarity with labor productivity analysis, schedule recovery techniques, schedule narratives, and executive-level reporting.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $93,600 - $147,060 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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Salary : $93,600 - $147,060