Mission Critical Project Controls Manager - Traveling

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is currently seeking a traveling Project Controls Manager to be located on data center projects nationwide with the Mission Critical team.

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for actively managing assigned project(s) risk while closely collaborating with project teams. This role closely monitors project cost, progress, scheduling and quality (if applicable), including scopes of work and forecast completion. The Project Controls Manager typically reports to the Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.

What You'll Do Every Day:

• Manage and monitor compliance with project scheduling, quality control (if applicable) and reporting requirements
• Create, monitor and manage project financials and cost reporting
• Ensure project schedule is updated weekly; identify and address long lead items; discuss with project leadership as needed
• Review schedule updates and status, cost updates and cost projections with project teams
• Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope; coordinate and communicate with applicable project team members
• Collaborate with project team to implement and monitor compliance of project quality control plan and related programs, if applicable
• Assess and monitor established workflows and/or systems to ensure maximum utilization across platforms; identify and initiate process enhancements
• Lead regular project meetings
• Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, detect constructability issues)
• Partner with project team to implement and execute project goals
• Foster and maintain working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise
• Identify and approve value engineering and scope reduction opportunities within delegated authority
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
• Some business travel is required.

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
  
  
  
  • A college degree in a construction-related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
  
  
  
• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 7 years of construction project management, project scheduling, or cost controls experience is required
  • LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable. OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.
  
  
  
  
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Independent judgment, ability to multi-task, decision making, organizational skills, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving, effective internal and external communication, project management, team leadership, tact, adaptability and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Scheduler.
  
  
  
  
• Technology:
  
  
  
  • Proficiency with operating systems and basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta, P6, Procore, JDE, and Outlook.
  • Employee must have the ability to learn other specific software. Training will be provided.
  
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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