Project Controls Manager

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Project Controls Manager

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Location: Houston, TX

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

PIC Group has a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Controls Manager to support state of the art carbon capture projects across the country. The Project Controls Manager reports to the CFO to provide administration and compliance support on all project and construction contract issues. The Project Controls Manager will assist the CFO with knowledge of construction contract requirements, contract change conditions, claims analysis, negotiations, change order cost estimates, and time impact analyses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administration and compliance support on all construction contract issues.

• Assist in evaluation and resolution of contract change claims, payment issues, and contract disputes.

• Process approved change orders and follow with CFO for compliance.

• Assist in the review and processing of contractor progress payments.

• Provide risk management review and administration as defined by CFO.

• Responsible for development and maintaining an integrated project risk register.

• Analyzing any/all requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the proposed modification/change.

• Compare change order requests against existing supplier contracts to verify the scope of work is not covered by the existing contract.

• Work with management and construction managers for the technical and commercial review of supplier documents and cost estimates.

• Negotiate contracts and change orders on behalf of the owner.

• Assist in preparation of contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements.

• Prepare and provide reports on construction estimates and evaluation for budget submittals.

• Support supplier meeting contractual obligations per the contract.

• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors.

• Manage bids from vendors and contractors.

• Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.

• Compiling and recording actual costs.

Job Requirements:

• Required to be Houston Based, Office presence @ 750 Town & Country Way, Memorial City, Houston, TX

• Travel may be required to construction sites and/or OEM equipment facilities as required.

• Knowledge of construction contract requirements, contract change conditions, claims analysis, negotiations, change order cost estimates, and time impact analyses.

• Expertise in Cost Control in a Construction Environment.

• Proficient in EAC Management and Reporting.

• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders and legal project personnel.

• Knowledge of construction work and terminology.

• Knowledge of large construction contractual agreements.

• Must be proficient in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.

• Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

• Proficient in the use of computers using Microsoft office programs, email, internet, ftp/file sharing websites, etc.

• Knowledge and experience of construction schedule updating practices in Primavera P6.

• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and materials (printers, plotters, copy machines, fax machines, etc.

• Excellent communication, leadership teamwork, and presentation skills.

• Self-starter and detail oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Office and project site requirements, requiring standing and walk.

• May need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• The noise level in the office is moderate however the site is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.

• 5+ years of Project Management or Construction Management experience on large industrial and/or power projects required.

• 5+ years of Project Estimating for large power and/or industrial projects is required.

• Experience using Primavera P6 is required.

• Department of Energy project experience, preferred.

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.