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Project Control Manager

goodall brazierChicago, IL

5 days ago

Occupations

Construction ManagersProject Management SpecialistsArchitectural and Engineering Managers

Industries

All Other Specialty Trade ContractorsOther Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionCommercial and Institutional Building Construction
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About the role

Project Controls Manager
Location: Chicago (40% Nationwide Travel)A leading electrical contractor delivering complex commercial, mission-critical and infrastructure projects is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support leadership, drive project performance, and improve forecasting accuracy across a growing national operation. This is a highly visible role working closely with executive leadership, operations, project teams, and finance to provide clear insight into project health, profitability, schedule performance, and risk.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead cost forecasting, budgeting, and project performance reporting
  • Drive Cost-to-Complete (CTC) and Cost-at-Completion (CAC) forecasting accuracy
  • Monitor labor productivity, schedule performance, and margin risk
  • Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and portfolio reporting
  • Support schedule management, risk analysis, and project recovery planning
  • Champion project management systems and technology adoption
  • Help build and standardize a scalable project controls function across multiple locations
Requirements:
  • 7+ years of Project Controls, Project Management, or Construction Controls experience
  • Commercial construction background
  • Experience within electrical contracting or MEP environments
  • Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting capabilities
  • Experience with construction management software and advanced Excel skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
Preferred:
  • Electrical contracting experience
  • Mission Critical / Data Center project exposure
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise
  • Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project experiencePMP, PSP, PMI-SP, EVP, or similar certifications
This is an excellent opportunity for a project controls professional who enjoys turning project data into actionable business decisions and is looking to play a key role in the growth of a nationally recognized contractor. To learn more, apply today or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Posted

5 days ago

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