Project Controls Manager

7 days ago

Boise, ID, United States McMillen Full time
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Project Controls Manager

McMillen, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Project Controls Manager with 12+ years of experience to lead and manage the project controls function across our engineering and environmental services teams. This leadership role is responsible for establishing and maintaining best-in-class cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and reporting practices while aligning with organizational objectives. The successful candidate will drive consistency and excellence across projects, mentor a team of professionals, and partner with executive leadership to ensure the successful delivery of complex projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages, oversees, and coordinates project controls and activities, planning and scheduling, budget estimating and monitoring, and quality review for projects for an organization.
  • Develop and implement company-wide project controls standards, systems, and best practices.
  • Lead project controls teams, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.
  • Oversee preparation of detailed project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance dashboards.
  • Advise project managers and executives on cost, schedule, and risk trends, providing recommendations for corrective action.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely reporting to stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project controls function.
    Represent project controls in client meetings, audits, and executive reviews.
  • Defines project controls objectives, including performance, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Develops, tracks, and maintains project schedule(s), and schedules performance on active projects.
  • Consults with, assists, and advises Engineering, Project, and Marketing Department management on matters involving costs or cost estimates on proposed projects, new developments, or active projects.
  • Measures results against the plan (cost, schedule, and performance), and communicates results to others.
  • Attends project progress meetings; and identifies, develops, and provides detailed internal and external reports on progress made.
  • Directs and delegates workload, and holds staff accountable for results
  • Trains, evaluates, recruits, and mentors staff with the goal of developing technical/management leaders for the firm
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field
  • PMP Certification is strongly preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in project controls within engineering and construction, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record managing project controls on large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Expert proficiency with project management, scheduling, and controls software (Primavera P6, MS Project, and related tools).
  • Strong financial acumen with advanced skills in cost analysis, forecasting, and risk management.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Compensation Package:
  • Pay Range: $150,000 - $160,000
  • Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Company Bio: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don't look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they're proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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