Project Delivery Controls and Integration Lead

PROJECT DELIVERY CONTROLS & INTEGRATION LEAD

Company Overview

Join a team with a dynamic culture From day one, we've worked to build a diverse, inclusive environment where learning never stops. At Bonton Associates, we value different perspectives, respect unique life experiences, and encourage collaboration — while giving you the space for separation when you need it. We constantly strive to become a better, smarter, and more efficient team and work to deliver long-term client solutions.

About the Role

Bonton Associates is seeking a Project Delivery Controls & Integration Lead to support the systems, analytics, and administrative operations that keep our Project Delivery organization running effectively. This hybrid role blends project controls, data analytics, workflow optimization, and core administrative support to create a unified approach to predictable, scalable project delivery.

As Bonton grows, this role ensures that project teams have clear visibility into scope, schedule, budget, resources, invoicing, contracts, and performance—while also supporting the daily operational tasks that keep projects moving. You do not need decades of experience; we're looking for someone with strong analytical capability, organizational skill, and a desire to build systems that improve how infrastructure projects are delivered.

Position Summary

The Project Delivery Controls & Integration Lead develops and manages the tools, processes, baselines, administrative workflows, and performance dashboards that support consistent project execution. This role owns project controls functions such as baselining, Earned Value Management, forecasting, analytics, while also managing PD operational tasks, including CORE administration, invoicing support, contract workflows, subconsultant management, document control, and internal communications. The role works closely with Project Managers, Operations, Finance, and Leadership, and is central to building a predictable, scalable project delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Controls & Performance Analytics

2. • Establish and maintain complete project baselines (scope, schedule, budget, resources).
3. Implement and operate Earned Value Management (EVM) across assigned projects.
4. Track weekly actual vs. remaining work; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
5. Facilitate structured weekly work progress meetings with PMs and teams.
6. Support forecasting, workload planning, and utilization visibility.
7. Provide insights related to margin performance, schedule health, and resource needs.
8. Manage the firm's Project Performance Power BI dashboards and reporting environment.

9. Ensure clean, accurate, and consistent data across CORE and analytics platforms.

10. Resource Forecasting & Capacity Planning

11. • Translate work plans and baselines into short- and medium-term resource demand forecasts.
12. Identify capacity constraints and support resource leveling and reallocation recommendations.

13. Coordinate with PMs and leadership on workload balance and staffing considerations.

14. Workflow Development & Process Integration

15. • Support the implementation of standardized project delivery workflows and QA/QC checkpoints.
16. Maintain PD templates, SOPs, process documentation, and operational calendars.

17. Promote scope discipline, change management processes, and consistent project execution.

18. Project Delivery Administrative Operations (Admin Functions)

The Controls Lead will initially assume the core PD administrative responsibilities to centralize systems and improve efficiency. These include:

Project & PMIS Administration

• CORE software project administration, including project setup, encoding, and closeout.
• Maintain project man-hour reporting and ensure timesheet and labor data accuracy.
• Support PD software use, renewals, and system access tracking.

Invoicing, AR, & Financial Support

• Support project invoicing within CORE, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Track accounts receivable and follow up with PMs on outstanding items.
• Support project WAR (Work Authorization Request) tracking and management.

Contract & Subconsultant Administration

• Assist with project contract administration and documentation.
• Prepare and track subconsultant agreements and support the execution workflow.
• Support subconsultant invoicing (payables) and compliance with contract terms.

Internal Communications & Coordination

• Support internal meeting logistics, communications, and coordination rhythms.
• Manage PD document management system tasks and filing protocols.

• Maintain and update PD SOPs and process documentation.

• Continuous Improvement & Change Management

• • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce PM burden, and strengthen visibility.
• Help drive adoption of new tools, workflows, and analytics practices.

• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset focused on scalable project delivery.

• Other

• • Other as-needed tasks/projects may be required/assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, business administration, data analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience in project controls, project operations, or administrative project support).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage data and workflows.
• Familiarity with project management or PMIS tools (CORE, Deltek, Unifier, etc.).
• Experience supporting invoicing, reporting, or financial tracking processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or other performance tracking methodologies.
• Power BI, MS Project, Primavera, or similar analytics/scheduling experience.
• Background in engineering, architecture, or construction project environments.
• Experience with contract administration or subconsultant management.
• Understanding of standardized project delivery frameworks or QA/QC workflows.

Key Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
• Customer service orientation
• Team interaction and collaboration
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend, and reach for long periods of time, including periods of time on construction sites
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

What Success Looks Like

• Project baselines are accurate and consistently maintained across the portfolio.
• PMs receive reliable support that reduces administrative and analytical burden.
• Weekly work progress meetings drive discipline, predictability, and proactive risk management.
• Invoicing, AR tracking, contract workflows, and administrative tasks are timely and accurate.
• Resource forecasts, schedules, and performance dashboards are trusted firmwide.
• Leadership has visibility into performance, staffing needs, risks, and project health.
• PD workflows and SOPs become more standardized, efficient, and scalable.

Why Join Bonton?

• Shape and build a modern project delivery controls function from the ground up.
• Make a measurable impact on our operations, financial performance, and project outcomes.
• Work in a collaborative environment committed to data, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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Bonton Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.