Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

STV is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls department in Dallas, TX. The successful candidate will bring over 10 years of expertise in project controls for transportation projects with knowledge and experience with FTA requirements. This role involves managing cost, schedule, risk, and performance for various transportation design and construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost management systems compliant with FTA Standard Cost Categories (SCC).
• Prepare and update project cost estimates, forecasts, and cash flow projections across all program phases.
• Monitor budget adherence and manage contingency drawdown logs in accordance with FTA and sponsor requirements.
• Support federal reporting requirements and budget reconciliations between the PMIS and client financial system of record.
• Develop and maintain the Program Master Schedule (PMS) integrating all sub-projects (design, ROW acquisition, utility relocation, procurement, construction).
• Review and validate contractors' baseline and monthly schedules (P6 or equivalent), ensuring alignment with FTA's Project Management Oversight (PMO) guidelines.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and recommend corrective actions to maintain timely delivery.
• Track and manage program change control processes, ensuring alignment with FTA Change Management and Contingency Management requirements.
• Coordinate with design, construction, and procurement teams to assess cost / schedule impacts of change orders.
• Support claims analysis, dispute resolution, and maintain change order logs traceable to SCC categories.
• Prepare monthly program controls reports (cost, schedule, risk) for the Program Steering Committee, Sponsor, and FTA PMO Consultant.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation in alignment with FTA reporting and oversight requirements (e.g., PMO Monthly Reports, SCC updates, Risk and Contingency updates).

Qualifications :

Compensation Range :

$125,724.10 - $167,632.13

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and / or certifications.