Program Controls Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Job Title: Program Controls Manager

Job Summary:

The Program Controls Manager is responsible for leading and managing the controls budget and schedule across multiple related projects within a larger program. This role oversees program controls systems, tools, processes, and staffing to ensure alignment with the Program Execution Plan (PgEP). The Program Controls Manager plays a critical role in delivering complex estimating, scheduling, cost control, earned value analysis, and progress reporting functions to internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all program controls functions, including cost, contract, WBS, schedule, and resource tracking.

• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of program controls reporting systems and tools.

• Ensure quality and consistency across all program controls practices.

• Prepare and present detailed schedule analyses, earned value reports, and cost forecasts.

• Assess impacts of design and construction changes on cost and schedule, and provide recommendations for resolution of complex issues.

• Manage development and maintenance of a management reporting data warehouse to support accurate and timely reporting.

• Direct schedule management activities using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.

• Lead estimating, project cost management, forecasting, and document control functions across the program.

• Oversee quality review of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.

• Present cost management and forecasting reports to program stakeholders.

• Implement and manage risk management processes, identifying and mitigating potential project risks.

• Lead Interactive Program Planning Meetings (IPPM).

• Ensure quality review and implementation of program execution manuals.

• Analyze program cost forecasts and evaluate performance against established schedules and key milestones.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Lead recruitment, development, training, retention, and performance evaluation of the program controls team.

• Perform additional duties as assigned and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.

• Minimum 7 years of direct project controls experience or experience managing industry-specific programs in project controls.

• Equivalent industry experience may substitute for degree requirements.

• Field experience developing detailed construction schedules and integrating them with engineering and procurement activities required.

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.

• Experience with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.