Project Controls Manager

Company: J.A. Watts, Incorporated
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Description:J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, making us stronger together.This role is responsible for developing and leading a cohesive program-wide control approach in scheduling, finance, contracts, cost management, risk analysis and assessment, operational procedures, program information and document control. This Project Controls Manager will manage the controls for the BHS project for United Airlines in Chicago. This position will be required to work from United's office at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 days a week and remotely for 2 days a week.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop systems and procedures for control functions at onset of the project to facilitate the project monitoring processesCoordinate with clients and Project Leaders on project control documents and program supportDevelop and improve project controls systemsRecommend improvements in systems, tools and methods of project controls and project managementEnsure field project/document controls, policies and procedures and reporting systems are fully developed and implemented by designated personnelManage, revise, and maintain status of the detailed project cost estimate/forecast to include all phases and project executions from design/engineering, material/equipment procurement and deliveries, and construction contracts through start-up activities to close-outManage project insurance requirements and certifications of insurance (COI) for vendorsTrack and analyze project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals and forecastsCoordinate with senior project management staff to manage overall project cost control effortsProduce forecasts of total project costs, annual costs and monthly cash flow costs and provide variance analysisPerform other duties as required/directedRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or equivalent work experience5-10 years of relevant experienceExperience working at an airport is preferredAbility to obtain and maintain an airport badgeExperience with federal grants is preferredStrong cost management, budget tracking, and reporting skillsProven experience collecting invoices and other related materials, cross checking for compliance, and processingStrong organizational skills and ability to multi-taskSelf-sufficient and driven with proven ability to continue progress on one deliverable as materials for other deliverables are submittedProven experience developing budgets, cash flows and/or schedulesAbility to work with outside vendors to obtain necessary documentation for complianceAbility to work independently towards monthly deadlinesAbility to balance multiple priorities, work under pressure and communicate effectively in a team environment and meet deadlinesEvidence of a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significanceStrong oral and written communication skillsClear analytical approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making abilitiesExperience with Microsoft suite, Adobe, and BluebeamCompany BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and familyHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account options availableCompany-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life optionsMatching 401(k) retirement planPaid time off and holidaysStudent debt repayment resources availableID Theft protectionProfessional development and tuition assistanceCompany-sponsored social eventsEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.PM18PI746470013ee5-25660-34034955

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