Program Controls Manager

• With appropriate supervision, manages a staff of project controls professionals responsible for program scheduling, cost control, data management and/or reporting and the project control system.
• Identifies best practices and coordinates the development and implementation of project controls initiatives, tools and procedures to support these best practices
• Hands-on, detailed analysis and validation of program and project data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness
• Develops and trains staff on program controls procedures, methodologies, and best practices
• Manages workload assignments for controls personnel
• Ensures that all agency stakeholders have been engaged and/or followed up
• Organizes program and project level data to enable timely and accurate reporting
• Assists in the development of the Strategic Execution Plan (SEP)
• Interfaces with senior management to support decision making.
• Provides oversight to ensure management is aware of project schedule, budget and scope-related successes and/or challenges
• Provides oversight and analysis of job cost processes as these relate to the bond program
• Monitors and maintains the project budget and scope change procedures
• Reviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation
• Develops metrics and reports that aid in the improvement and efficiency of project execution
• Trains program controls staff and relevant staff throughout FSD on program controls policies, procedures, tools and best practices
• Ensures that all operating FSD branches apply the same, consistent budget forecasting methods and project execution procedures
• Provides support for internal and external audits

• Ten (10) years of experience in Project Controls work, including planning, estimating, forecasting, cost control, schedule control, and project reports
• Eight (8) of the above experience as a Project Controls Manager in a government agency building or infrastructure engineering and construction projects, using state-of-the-art productivity and Project Control tools such as Oracle Primavera, Contract Manager, Unifier, Expedition, Timberline Gold Job Cost & Accounting System, or similar program management software.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, construction management or finance/accounting. Candidates who do not meet the education requirements may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate experience on a year-for- year basis.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Superior organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff.

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'