Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

The expected salary range for this position is $240,000 - $280,000 depending on experience.

• NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Tutor Perini Civil East is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join our project site in midtown Manhattan.

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation's family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make "public works" work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini Civil you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.

Position Summary :

The Project Controls Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of civil construction projects through effective planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, risk management, and performance monitoring. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining project control systems, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and client expectations.

Job Description :

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project) including baseline, updates, and forecasting.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to gather input and update schedules regularly.

Identify and analyze critical path and constraints to determine the effect of changes to the schedule.

Work closely with estimating and finance teams to establish project budgets.

Track project expenditures and compare actual costs to forecasts and budgets.

Prepare cost reports and forecasts to support project decision-making.

Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.

Implement systems for tracking physical progress against planned milestones.

Develop and deliver periodic reports (weekly / monthly) on schedule status, cost performance, and risk indicators.

Provide earned value management (EVM) analysis where applicable.

Monitor changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.

Evaluate impacts of changes and support the preparation of change orders and claims.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project controls within civil construction.

Strong proficiency in project control tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, cost control software).

Solid understanding of construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC, NEC) and project delivery models.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Experience with infrastructure or heavy civil projects (e.g., highways, bridges, utilities).

Familiarity with construction ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer