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Project Controls Manager Aviation & Infrastructure DMV Region

Washington, D.C. | Maryland | Virginia (DMV Region)

Full-Time | On-Site | DMV Region

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has builta strong foundationfor continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed tomaintaininga work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support aviation, transportation, and public infrastructure capital improvement programs throughout the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Region. This role will oversee project controls activities associated with scheduling, cost management, forecasting, reporting, change management, risk analysis, and program performance monitoring across complex capital improvement projects.

The Project Controls Manager will work closely with project managers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, client representatives, and executive leadership to help ensure projects are effectivelymonitoredand managed throughout all phases of project delivery. The ideal candidate willpossessstrong analytical, technical, and leadership skills with extensive experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or public sector programs.

Projects may include airport terminal improvements, transportation infrastructure, utility modernization, vertical construction, transit projects, roadway improvements, and other public sector capital programs.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or related field preferred
  

or

• An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant project controls management experience
  

WhatYoullNeed to Get the Job Done

• 815 years of project controls experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, aviation, transportation, or public sector capital improvement programs
  Minimum of 35 years of leadership or management experience overseeing project controls functions or teams
  Strong knowledge of project controls methodologies including scheduling, cost control, forecasting, earned value management, change management, and risk analysis
  Extensive experience developing and managing baseline schedules, project budgets, cash flow projections, and performance reporting systems
  Experience supporting complex multi-phase construction programs in active operational environments preferred
  Strong understanding of project delivery methods, construction sequencing, and capital program management practices
  Experience reviewing contractor schedules, schedule updates, recovery schedules, time impact analyses, and cost forecasts
  Ability to analyze project performance data and identify trends, risks, schedule impacts, and cost variances
  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations
  Ability to lead meetings and coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
  Experience implementing project controls systems, procedures, workflows, and reporting standards
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
  Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 required
  Experience with cost management and project reporting software platforms preferred
  Ability to travel throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia project locations as required

What Will Make You Stand Out

Certifications / Licenses

• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
  PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional) preferred
  CCP (Certified Cost Professional) preferred
  CCM (Certified Construction Manager) preferred
  Aviation or transportation infrastructure program experience strongly preferred

Software

• Primavera P6
  Oracle Primavera Analytics
  Procore
  e-Builder
  Power BI
  Microsoft 365
  DeltekCobra or similar cost management systems preferred

WhatYoullDo

• Lead project controls activities for aviation, transportation, and public infrastructure capital improvement programs throughout all phases of project delivery
  Develop, maintain, and oversee integrated master schedules, baseline schedules, program controls systems, and project performance reporting processes
  Monitor project budgets, forecasts, contingency usage, cost performance, and schedule performance across multiple projects and workstreams
  Review contractor schedules, monthly schedule updates, recovery schedules, time impact analyses, and schedule narratives for compliance and accuracy
  Analyze project controls data to identify schedule variances, cost impacts, trends, risks, and potential delays while developing mitigation recommendations
  Support project teams with forecasting, earned value analysis, cash flow projections, change management, and performance measurement activities
  Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, performance summaries, and presentations for client and leadership review
  Coordinate project controls activities with project managers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, and client representatives
  Establish and maintain project controls standards, reporting procedures, workflows, and documentation requirements
  Support risk management efforts by identifying project risks, operational constraints, schedule conflicts, and budget impacts
  Assist in evaluating contractor claims, schedule impacts, and change order requests related to project controls and schedule performance
  Monitor contractor compliance with project schedules, reporting requirements, and contractual project controls obligations
  Support procurement and pre-construction planning activities including schedule development, phasing analysis, and constructability reviews
  Participate in project meetings, stakeholder coordination meetings, schedule reviews, and executive briefings
  Mentor junior project controls staff and support continuous improvement initiatives across program controls operations
  Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
  Contribute to operational excellence and strategic program delivery initiatives across CMTS project teams

Salary Range

Commensurate on Experience

CMTS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and career advancement pathways.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.