What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Manager – Infrastructure & Heavy Civil Construction position at OHLA USA?
Overview
Who is OHLA USA?
We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!
OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.
We currently have an opportunity for a Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, and performance management on large-scale infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects, including transportation, utilities, and public works. This role is essential in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of construction processes, and a proven ability to manage complex project control systems.
Responsibilities
OHLA ADA Message: 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 functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.
OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Minimum Salary
USD $150,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $190,000.00/Yr.
Who is OHLA USA?
We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!
OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.
We currently have an opportunity for a Project Controls Manager to lead cost, schedule, and performance management on large-scale infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects, including transportation, utilities, and public works. This role is essential in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of construction processes, and a proven ability to manage complex project control systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain project controls systems for cost, schedule, forecasting, change management, risks and progress tracking.
- Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates, budgets, risks analysis and reporting (monthly, weekly, daily, ...)
- Manage and update baseline schedules and critical path analyses using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
- Monitor progress against established plans, identify variances, and support corrective actions.
- Lead earned value management (EVM) reporting and performance analysis.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to provide accurate cost and schedule data.
- Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Support risk assessment and change management processes to mitigate cost and schedule impacts.
- Ensure all project controls documentation complies with company standards, client requirements, and contract specifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in project controls or cost/schedule management for heavy civil or infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, bridges, rail, utilities, water/wastewater).
- Advanced proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, MS Project, Excel, Power BI)
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, change orders, and field reporting.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
- Proven experience managing reporting requirements for public agencies or large capital programs is highly desirable.
- AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or PMP certification.
- Experience in earned value management (EVM) and data-driven project performance reporting.
- Experience with major contract types (lump sum, GMP, design-build, CM at-risk).
- Ability to mentor and develop junior project controls staff.
- Strong collaboration skills with both office and field teams.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
- Engaging work environment
- And much more!!
OHLA ADA Message: 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 functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.
OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Minimum Salary
USD $150,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $190,000.00/Yr.
Salary : $150,000 - $190,000