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Pacific Pros

LAWA Senior Project Controls Manager V

CA · On-site

$230K - $250K/yr

Vision insurance Pacific Pros is seeking Sr. Project Controls Manager (Level V) to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA). Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local ...

PM2CM

Senior Project Controls Scheduler

Pomona, CA · On-site

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company ... The Senior Project Controls Scheduler will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and analyzing ...

PM2CM

Senior Project Controls Scheduler

Pomona, CA · Hybrid

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company ... The Senior Project Controls Scheduler will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and analyzing ...

PM2CM

Senior Project Controls Scheduler

Pomona, CA · On-site

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company ... The Senior Project Controls Scheduler will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and analyzing ...

Orcasnetwork

Project Controls Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for directly managing the project cost management, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. This is a hands‑on ...

Skanska USA

Project Controls Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The Project Controls Manager holds comprehensive operational, financial, and contract management responsibilities throughout the entire project lifecycle. This role leads overall financial reporting ...

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What is a Sr Project Controls Manager?

A Sr Project Controls Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the planning, monitoring, and controlling of project costs, schedules, and resources. They ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget by implementing effective project control systems and processes. This role often involves analyzing project performance, managing risks, and providing guidance to project teams to improve efficiency and outcomes. Sr Project Controls Managers typically work in industries such as construction, engineering, and energy, where large-scale projects require meticulous coordination and control.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Project Controls Manager?

To thrive as a Sr Project Controls Manager, you need deep expertise in project management, cost control, scheduling, risk analysis, and typically a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Mastery of technical tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and often certifications like PMP or CCP are highly valued. Exceptional leadership, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help you manage teams and navigate complex project challenges. These competencies ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by a Sr Project Controls Manager, and how can they be addressed?

A Sr Project Controls Manager often encounters challenges such as coordinating between multiple project stakeholders, adapting to shifting project scopes, and ensuring accurate schedule and cost forecasting. Managing these complexities requires strong communication skills, robust analytical tools, and proactive risk management. Building strong relationships across departments and regularly updating project baselines can help preempt issues and keep projects on track. Additionally, fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement within the team is key to overcoming obstacles and delivering successful outcomes.

What is the difference between Sr Project Controls Manager vs Project Controls Engineer?

AspectSr Project Controls ManagerProject Controls Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires PMP, Primavera, or MS Project certificationsOften holds a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, with some certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads project controls teams, manages budgets, schedules, and risk at a strategic levelPerforms detailed scheduling, cost analysis, and data tracking under supervision
Industry UsageUsed in large-scale, complex projects across construction, oil & gas, and infrastructureCommonly employed in project planning and execution phases, often in engineering firms

The main difference is that the Sr Project Controls Manager oversees the entire project controls process, focusing on strategic management, while the Project Controls Engineer handles detailed scheduling and cost tracking tasks. The manager role involves leadership and decision-making, whereas the engineer role is more technical and execution-focused.

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LAWA Senior Project Controls Manager V

Pacific Pros

CA • On-site

$230K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Pacific Pros is seeking Sr. Project Controls Manager (Level V) to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).
Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.
Region: Los Angeles, CA
Status: Full-time on-site
Opening: Fall 2025, Immediate
Description of Duties
Responsible for project reporting, controls activities that includes planning / scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control activities, change management. Directs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. Directs schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities. Manages team of project controls specialists.
Minimum Education Level
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or other related technical field.
    Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Years & Experience
  • 25+ years of experience, managing team of project controls staff

Professional Licenses & Certifications
  • Optional Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP, PMI-SP etc.

Synopsis
The TDIP Project Controls Manager reports to the TDIP Program Controls Lead and is responsible for the contractual, schedule and financial compliancy and reporting for the assigned projects. The TDIP Program encompasses all the capital improvement projects located within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This includes renovations and upgrades to existing terminal buildings, wayfinding, CTA landscaping, and other improvements.
Seeking a candidate who is meticulous about perfection and quality of one's work. Has a keen understanding of scheduling, risk management, capital governance, cost forecasting and reporting. They shall be held accountable for accuracy, regardless of the outcome. The individual may also have experience working for a contractor (general or subcontractor), as this will help in understanding, leading and finding solutions to complex accounting matters.
Project and Position DescriptionThe Project Controls Manager, works with the project-level controls personnel, and bears the primary responsibility for tracking, forecasting and reporting all assigned project costs and schedules at the Project level. This position is responsible for ensuring that projects comply with governances, contract terms, and all LAWA and TDIP procedures. The Project Controls Manager shall lead cost and schedule forecasting, as well as risks analysis sessions with members of the LAWA, design and contractor teams. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for creating and auditing contract management compliance procedures for all applicable LAWA processes.
Key Job Duties
Governance Process
  • Notify Project Managers (PMs) of lead-up dates for items going to Steering / BOAC
  • Create first drafts of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) forms (Needs Assessments I Project Charters I Project Change Forms), upload to SharePoint, request review by PM's, others, continuously update as deal changes, verify accuracy when deal is finalized
  • Follow-up with PM's to ensure Steering decks are uploaded before distribution dates for Working Team and Steering Committee meetings

TDIP Executive Support
  • Coordinate and manage financial or other contractual audits and provide documentation to auditor
  • Monitor project team compliance with all required processes and procedures and ensure Project Management Information System (PMIS), currently PMWeb, records are up to date
  • Develop and maintain all information required to provide internal, TDIP Steering Committee and periodic BOAC reports
  • Ensure cost breakout sheets are updated by Controls Managers; review for accuracy
  • Maintain project list with all relevant project information
  • Generate TDIP monthly report (cost, schedule, risk). Includes staffing plan update, Prolog review, CJl3 review, schedule review, risk register review
  • Host monthly reporting meetings with all PM's (~13 meetings / month)

Resource ManagementCreate new staffing plans for new projects added to TDIP for delivery
  • Draft initial position descriptions
  • Assist ADG's Recruitment Team with the selection process
  • Maintain org charts and associated spreadsheets tracking personnel changes, rates
  • Maintain staffing plan allocating all TDIP personnel

Program Controls
  • Provide guidance to project controls teams to ensure consistency and compliance with LAWA's policies and procedures
  • Maintain Budgets
    • Ensure the implementation of the program in line with approved budget
    • Ensure compliance of project teams with their budgets, including continuous evaluation and controlling of costs against budgets
    • Manage risk and issues
  • Control Costs (supported by project cost engineering for Prolog input)
    • Ensure payments are made in line with contracts
    • Set up, maintain and review all financial processes and reporting a monthly financial summary of the program cash flows
  • Manage Schedule
    • Develop schedules and ensure the implementation of the program in line with stated milestones and baseline schedule
    • Ensure compliance of project teams with their schedules
    • Manage risk and issues
  • Manage Changes
    • Ensure compliance with CAB processes and procedures and maintain documentation of all CAB items
    • Ensure standardization and compliance with change management procedures
    • Enforce Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes, which are in place to prevent unauthorized and/or improperly vetted changes that could negatively impact the cost of the TDIP Program. The CAB process provides a path for internal and external stakeholders and others to propose changes. It ensures proper documentation and justification is in place for all changes to be considered by the Program Board and Steering Committee and provides tracking and records for all proposed changes.
  • Manage Risks
    • Manage risks of the TDIP Program and ensuring all risk mitigation processes are aligned and implemented
    • Maintain TDIP risk registers in coordination with the project team and TDG Risk Manager as needed
    • Identify potential change order requests and process in accordance with Change Advisory Board (CAB) procedures

Hardware/Software Knowledge
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
  • Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
  • Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
  • 20+ years experience, preferably on airport projects
  • Experience managing a team of project controls staff
  • Experience with projects more than $500 million in value.
  • Experience with various delivery methods, specifically Progressive Design-Build and including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR
  • Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
  • Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
  • Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds

Certification
  • Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, PMI-SP, etc.

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
  • May assume other duties as required/needed, work past regular work shift
  • May be required to work various shifts as needed
  • This is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rate.
  • This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX
  • After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary
  • Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant

Other Required Qualifications
  • US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
  • 3+ References from Clients

Compensation: $230,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction management, engineering, inspection, support services and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction, transportation, sea port and airport projects.

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