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Functional Manager – Project Controls Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Functional Manager – Project Controls Specialist
Management Solutions
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the right mix of technical skills, certifications, and cultural alignment. • Lead onboarding activities for new hires and ensure alignment with functional standards and expectations. • Support career development and pathing, including setting goals, identifying growth opportunities, and tracking progress. • Develop and implement improvement and development plans to maintain and enhance team capabilities and certifications. • Maintain and oversee team resumes to ensure accurate representation of skills and experience. • Ensure team members understand and meet target utilization goals and actively manage staffing to optimize utilization. • Collaborate with the PMO and Program/Project Managers to align resources with project needs and priorities. • Serve as a functional lead for business development, supporting proposal efforts and articulating team capabilities. • Partner with business development to shape go-to-market strategies and contribute to solutions aligned with client needs. • Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to enhance service offerings and maintain competitive positioning. • Manage functional overhead budget and approve or decline overhead charge requests. • Partner with Human Resources to support recruiting efforts, including developing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and selecting top talent. • Lead initiatives to implement new technologies, methodologies, and best practices that drive innovation and performance. • Develop, maintain, and analyze project cost and schedule data to support project execution and decision-making. • Support project teams in tracking project performance against approved baselines, forecasts, and key performance indicators. • Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and progress to identify trends, risks, and potential variances. • Perform cost and schedule variance analysis and provide recommendations to project managers and stakeholders. • Prepare and present project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project teams and leadership. • Support development and maintenance of project schedules within Primavera P6 or related project management systems. • Ensure project data integrity across project controls systems and related reporting tools. • Develop and maintain reports, queries, and visualizations that support project and program governance. • Assist with forecasting, resource planning, and project performance assessments. • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual requirements, and client standards. • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery.
Job Requirements
- 10 years of experience in project controls.
- 10 years of experience in consulting, professional services, or technical delivery environments.
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership, functional management, or resource management roles.
- Proven ability to manage employee performance, career development, and utilization targets.
- Experience collaborating with PMOs, Program/Project Managers, and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with consulting delivery models, including billable utilization and client-facing expectations.
- Experience supporting or contributing to business development and proposal efforts.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to balance strategic responsibilities with day-to-day operational execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Construction or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
- Relevant leadership or management certifications preferred.
Benefits
- U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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