Project Controls Manager

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id :

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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The Opportunity

Manager/Specialist position assigned to either a role in Project Controls Management, Department Leadership, Cost Specialist or Planning Specialist. This position has supervisory/lead responsibility over a group of project controls personnel or functions as a technical specialist who develops advanced concepts.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

Leads a team of Project Controls (PJC) professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients on the most complex and highest risk projects and/or is able to function as a technical specialist developing advanced concepts.  Supports global collaboration efforts. 

PJC Management: 

• Leads and develops PJC team on the most complex and highest risk projects in all aspects of Project Controls.
• Collaborates with and is an integral part of the project management leadership team. 
• Identifies process improvements.
• Leads project risk and change management.
• Drives department initiatives.

Execution Leadership:

• Ensures implementation of PJC procedures & tools.
• Ensures transparent project health visibility to the business. 
• Escalates project issues to PJC Leadership and provides resolutions. 
• Support administration of project reviews and resolution of resulting actions.
• Identifies and confirms successful staffing of projects and proposals, including intermediate-term staff planning.
• Ensure staff are meeting expectations and provide timely feedback.
• Provides staff with development opportunities and coaching for career advancement. Assist with succession planning within team. 

PJC Specialist/Process & Tools Leader: 

• Recognized as an expert in a project controls specialist area.
• Development and delivery of training & skill programs.
• Leads project deep dives & PJC gate approvals.
• Supports department tool development and rollout. Understands how to integrate and synchronize tools and software.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to cost/schedule including reviewing contract language and providing feedback.

Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates. Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management. Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC project in both Home Office and Field preferred. Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year Bachelor's degree with ten or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with twelve years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office. 

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Office Environment: This position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input and seeing.  Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.

Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12-hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.

Competencies
Business insight Organizational savvy Global perspective Strategic mindset Attracts top talent Salary Plan
PJC: Project Control Job Grade
018

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and  location associated with this requisition: $146, $219,527.00 

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