Project Controls Manager

Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for eleven years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients. Position Details The newly created position of Project Controls Manager will direct and supports a team that manages day-to-day project control initiatives surrounding project creation, budgets, purchase orders, invoicing, data governance, reporting, and project closure. This position will also lead reporting on cost & schedule for projects, ensuring compliance to controls procedures and supporting project delivery. The successful candidate will be an analytical, data-driven problem solver with the drive to introduce value and create innovative solutions. The role requires a smart, motivated, change agent with the ability to influence stakeholders, build collaborative partnerships necessary to define & implement project reporting procedures related to mission-critical projects throughout the US for Tilson’s high-profile telecommunication clients. Responsibilities Directly manage a team of specialists and coordinators Ensure programs and project are set up timely and consistently Ensure team requests purchase orders timely, and that team generates invoices request real-time as production completes Monitor financial health and status of projects and programs Lead training initiatives across the enterprise surrounding project controls Assist Project Managers and the project team in effectively and proactively managing projects to ensure project success. Develops the Work Breakdown Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract. Develop, maintain, and execute project performance baselines. Perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. Prepare & disseminate aggregated weekly & monthly reports on cost performance, trends, forecasts, and cost savings. Develop and maintain project schedules. Assists in the development of recommended recovery measures for projects behind schedule and/or over budget. Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans Reviews schedules developed by others and advise project managers as to whether those schedules are logical, complete, and satisfy contract requirements. Prepare detailed schedule reports as required (e.g., critical path view, baseline vs. actual, look ahead view, milestone view). Provide support for data analysis, data validation & data mining efforts required to refine benchmarks. Coordinates the review of Project Risk with management and provides status reporting. Support the Project Manager and project team in organizational and administrative activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related project controls/scheduler analyst in the engineering and/or construction fields. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Innovative, motivated, organized, high-energy team player. Team player with demonstrated professional & interpersonal skills interfacing with all levels of the organization, clients & vendors. Strategically oriented, inquisitive, and comfortable challenging status quo. Strong executive presence, demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and quickly pivot in response to evolving priorities. Have strong written and verbal communication skills and abilities. In addition, the successful candidate must be a team player who is willing to help others on the team. He/she will have strong organizational skills, be a self-starter, and have the ability to work proactively and independently, handling routine tasks with minimal supervision. Willingness to work extended hours as needed, with approximately 20% travel within the US Valid Drivers License Required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly, Microsoft Excel). #LI-REMOTE We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own. Tilson believes in Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Respect, and Composure. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you visit our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture. Successful candidates will be required to submit to criminal background check and may be subject to a drug screen. Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.