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Job Description

Location: Galveston, TX with occasional travel required.

SLS is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join our fast-growing Federal Division, focusing on civil infrastructure projects for clients such as NAVFAC, USACE, and AFCEC.

The Project Controls Manager will lead a small team responsible for project controls across the division, including scheduling, change management, earned value management, and financial tracking.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Division President of SLS Federal Services.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar software.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications related to scheduling, billing, and project controls.
• Assist project teams with work breakdown structures, milestone planning, and resource management.
• Monitor and analyze project budgets, including costs, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Maintain and revise project budgets, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Track contract deliverables and deadlines.
• Oversee division's project backlog and future pursuits to ensure project controls support.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert during contract proposals.
• Build rapport with project teams to promote project controls as a force multiplier.
• Identify resources needed for team growth, including personnel, consultants, and software.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division President.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Master's preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in project controls, with leadership roles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6; experience with MS Project, Procore, Heavy Bid is a plus.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, or AFCEC contracts is highly desirable.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and successful background/security checks required.

Physical Demands:

• Manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity required.
• Repetitive motion, sitting, standing, lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, pulling, and carrying may be involved.

Accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life options
• Paid sick leave and time off

EEO Statement:

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of protected status.