Project Controls Manager

Cartersville, GA
job summary:
A Project Controls Manager is needed for a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company in the Atlanta, GA area. This position requires at least ten to twelve years of experience in cost control and scheduling to lead a project team for a large-scale power generation facility, focusing on risk management, project health visibility, and technical leadership within an EPC environment.

location: Cartersville, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $65.00 - 76.92 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Project Controls Management:

  • Lead and develop the Project Controls team on high-risk, complex projects.
  • Serve as an integral member of the project management leadership team.
  • Lead project risk and change management initiatives.
  • Identify process improvements and drive department-wide initiatives.
  • Support global collaboration efforts.
Execution Leadership:

  • Ensure the implementation of standard Project Controls procedures and tools.
  • Maintain transparent visibility of project health for the business.
  • Escalate project issues to leadership and provide effective resolutions.
  • Support the administration of project reviews and ensure the resolution of resulting actions.
  • Monitor staff performance and provide timely feedback.
  • Facilitate development opportunities, coaching, and succession planning for the team.
Qualifications and Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • A four-year Bachelor's degree with 10 or more years of relevant Cost Control or Planning and Scheduling experience.
  • Alternatively, 12 or more years of relevant experience in a Home Office or Field Office if no degree is held.
  • Prior field experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project is preferred.
Technical Skills:

  • strong expertise in both cost management and scheduling.
  • Ability to develop advanced concepts as a technical specialist.
  • Proficiency in Project Controls software and reporting tools.
Preferred Credentials:

  • Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering).
Core Competencies:

  • Ability to positively influence internal and external clients.
  • strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
  • High-level analytical skills for risk and change management.
qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Education: Bachelors

skills:
  • Project Controls
  • Project Cost Control


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-03-20

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