Develop and Implement Project Controls Systems
Establish and maintain project controls procedures, guidelines, and systems for cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting in alignment with the McGough Planning and Scheduling Standards.
Cost Management
Budgeting, tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities to avoid budget overruns.
Risk Management
Proactively identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring their impact on the project. Analyzing data to identify trends and potential problems
Planning & Forecasting
Develop project execution plans, resource plans, and cash flow forecasts. Contribute to the development of project scope and work breakdown structures (WBS).
Performance Reporting
Prepare and present regular project performance reports to management and clients. Analyze project data and provide insights into project performance.
Performance Measurement
Using metrics like earned value management (EVM) to track progress against the plan and identify areas needing adjustment.
Change Management
Controlling and managing any changes to the project scope, ensuring proper documentation and cost adjustments.
Quality Assurance
Implementing quality control measures to ensure the project meets specified standards through inspections and testing.
Document Control
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation to facilitate decision-making and communication.
Stakeholder Communication
Regularly updating all relevant stakeholders on project progress, potential issues, and necessary adjustments.
Technology Utilization
Employing project management software to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for improvement in project controls processes and implement best practices.
In addition to managing project controls, the PCM is responsible for
Integrating with the Project Scheduler and Estimator to provide a collaborative deliverable
Mentoring and coaching other project team members, including subcontract partners, on the project controls system
Continuing to develop skills to successfully manage projects
Understanding scope changes and performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and tracking all project revisions
Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers
Qualifications
Required
Must be familiar with a self-perform project environment
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls management, preferably with mission-critical or large complex construction projects.
Proven experience in managing project costs, schedules, and risks for large-scale projects.
Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, InEight cost estimating software).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
On the job field experience
Preferred
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related degree
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) experience
Experience using project controls software such as P6, InEight Project Controls
Office and Travel
Office: Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.
Travel: Some travel involved as needed.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Pursuits, Estimating and Preconstruction
Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
Develop bidding framework for integration into McGough project controls
Assist pursuit team in reviewing subcontractor responses to RFQs and RFPs
Develop conceptual pricing estimates using cost history database
Closeout pursuits for both wins and losses with historical data
Benchmark historical data for evaluation during final estimate reviews
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
Take the lead on updating controls estimate through various stages of engineering
Coordinate with subcontractors on required format and deliverables for controls data
Comprehensive understanding of what is included in subcontractor package scope
Page turn review with subcontractors, field staff and engineering staff prior to subcontract award
Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model
Create and maintain control estimate
Scheduling and Controls Management
Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) best practices
Support planning and schedule development efforts alongside Project Manager and Superintendents, utilizing company standard practices.
Collaborate and make recommendations to project management team in planning the work, including developing Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), durations, and sequencing the work based on project quantities and cost/production history database.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and construction related documents in preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction
Develop reports to measure and utilize analytics to identify and measure project needs and trends
Effectively cost and manpower load schedules for use during the execution of the project
Prepare reporting from schedules including EVM analysis, integration of cost and schedule
Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan using EVM best practices
Analyze and communicate the impact of potential and actual changes to the schedule
Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards
Assist project teams to develop “what if” scenarios to explore alternate sequencing, resource utilization, document, mitigate or avoid schedule delays
Develop detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6 and other industry leading software
Coordination with non-construction processes i.e. submittals, preconstruction, design, procurement and permitting progress
Work with our Last Planner team and project teams to gather weekly work plans and pull plan information from subcontractors and update weekly work plans
Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings on various projects
Train, implement and utilize McGough Standard short interval planning and lookahead schedules
Identify and track project constraints
Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
Analyze critical path, resources and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend risk management solutions
Project Execution
Build out estimated quantity controls database for new projects
Track claiming process for projects on a weekly basis – walking projects and field verifying as needed
Manage control updates of all project changes
Prepare and maintain the weekly controls report out
Develop cash flow projections monthly
Post-Construction
Archive project controls for all completed projects
Other Responsibilities
Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
Pursue innovation and opportunities to expand on McGough’s capabilities and leadership
Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
Attend any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
Actively participate in company-sponsored events
Perform functions of PM as may be necessary for project success
Support and follow standard of work
Participate in Lean events and support of the McGough Way
Other responsibilities as assigned
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position involves sitting for extended periods of time while working at a computer terminal. Employee must be able to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with a standard level of office noise. Occasional standing, bending, walking and lifting is also required.
Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites, which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures. In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites. This includes climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, walking long distances, and climbing stairs.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.
Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.
