Mgr - Project Controls

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As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Manages project controls disciplines on multiple projects or large single projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management. Implements DPR’s project controls methodologies and advises project teams on cost and schedule performance. Supports project executives and project managers with timely and accurate data to inform decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversees setup and implementation of project controls processes, tools, and reports on assigned projects by developing a Project Controls Plan.
Develops and manages project budgets, forecasts, schedules, progress measurement, cost databases, benchmarking tools, and risk analyses.
Monitors performance metrics and variance analyses, providing insight to project and client stakeholders.
Leads development and presentation of Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and performance reviews.
Coordinates data aggregation and reporting across multiple systems to provide consolidated project views.
Manages project Controls Specialists and project team members on DPR standards and best practices.
Partners with scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance to ensure cost, invoicing and schedule alignment throughout project execution, and collaborates with project executives and owners to support consistent performance reporting and risk assessment on assigned projects.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
8–10 years of experience in project controls, cost management, or scheduling in the construction industry required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), or equivalent preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$134,000.00- $180,000.00

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for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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