Project Controls Manager 03663 NWG

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee/Idaho Falls, Idaho

Title: Project Controls Manager

Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time

Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)

Clearance: Ability to Obtain

For over 25 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

Position Purpose

This position provides management, leadership, and direction for development of proposal schedules from bidding/proposal through turnover to execution team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee, and apply sound judgement to effectively lead the Planning function within the project controls department.
• Ensure proposal schedules are developed and align with cost proposal.
• Ensure the Project Controls Planners are proactively managing proposal in que ensuring schedules are submitted on time
• Responsible for establishing and implementing standard Planning policy and procedures for all Business lines and Government Contractors (DOE, NAVAC, USACE, DOD) in compliance with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) performance standards, controls, and reporting along with North Wind’s policy and procedures.
• Provide support to Director of Project Controls with functional responsibilities and corporate deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to the North Wind Group’s Vision and its core values.
• Supervises all planners and their deliverables, ensuring they are accurate and completed on time.
• Provide management, leadership, and direction for schedule development of:
• Development of WBS
• Identifying internal and external conditions
• Identification and incorporating all the activities necessary to accomplish the project scope
• Determining critical path
• Review and verify proposal schedules for alignment of:
• Cost estimate for InEight
• Includes subcontractor schedule
• Bidding document requirements
• Develop and Implement policy and procedures standardizing the development of proposal schedule based on business lines and/or client expectations.
• Work in collaboration with Cost Estimating Group and Project Controls Administration Manager to drive standardization and consistency within proposal schedules based on:
• Client – USACE, DOE, DOD, NAVFAC
• Business Lines: Construction Services, Facility operation & Infrastructure, Environmental Services, Technical Innovation Services, and Engineering Services.
• Implement steps to ensure the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures are converted correctly from the original estimate to the Project Control system.
• Oversee the development of schedules from Bidding/Proposal through turnover to the execution team upon award to align with how the work will be executed.
• Ensure risk register is incorporated into the scheduling timeline.
• Participate in the proposal red, pink, and green team reviews.
• Provide timely guidance and feedback to help employees strengthen knowledge, accomplish tasks, or solve problems.
• Set challenging goals and high standards of performance for self and staff.
• Seek continuous improvement and enhancements of current project controls methodologies and processes.
• Ensure employees are empowered to perform their jobs.
• Participates in developing and presenting training classes and on the job training for proposal schedule development.
• Document employee performance issues; Provide guidance and an action plan for resolution of the issues.
• Interface with standard company business systems (Primavera P6, InEight, True North, Procurement systems, and Deltek Costpoint.)
• Work as an integral part of a team.
• Coordinate and work with Business Development Managers and Cost Estimating Managers on proposal schedules
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Periodic travel in the U.S. to projects and client sites to confirm project conditions.
• Assist with the Identification and recruitment of project controls personnel.
• Support Director of Project Controls with functional responsibilities.
• Deploy to job sites as necessary to assist with large fly-wheel proposal schedules.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• 13 Years’ experience in project controls
• Extensive knowledge within in Primavera P6.
• Extensive knowledge of Project Controls EVMS processes.
• Knowledge of cost estimating.
• Experience in Construction Services, Facility operation & Infrastructure, Environmental Services, Technical Innovation Services, and Engineering Services.
• Experience with DOE, DOD, USACE, NAVAF scheduling requirements.
• An understanding of different contract types, FFP, FUR, CPFF & T&M.
• Knowledge and understating of Cost Estimating
• Excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management, staff, and client.
• High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to deliver planning solutions and be part of a healthy, empowering organization
• Ability to advocate and enforce Company policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and make decisions, exercise good judgment, work under pressure, work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond effectively and sensitively to questions.
• Proficient with computer applications, including MS Office Suite.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain security clearance.
  
  

Physical Demands

This position is a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for long periods of time but will also be required to stand, walk, and communicate with others.

Working Environment

Work typically performed indoors in an office environment with travel as needed.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.