Project Controls Manager in The Woodlands, Texas at EDG Inc

Job Opening Details

Industry *Electric Utilities
Position Project Controls Manager
Req Code 3034
General Location The Woodlands
Primary Responsibilities

RequisitionNumber: 3034

JobTitle: Project Controls Manager

DateOpened: 9/23/2026

Location:The Woodlands

Industry:Utilities

Department:ProjectControls

EmploymentType: FT Regular

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt(Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

JobSummary:

The Project Controls Manager is a senior level position thatperforms all project controls functions including scheduling and cost control.The Project Controls Manager will work with schedulers, cost analysts, projectmanagers, and other key stakeholders to refine deliverables prior to stage gatereviews. This position will also be a key point of contact for upper managementto discuss high-visibility projects and process development/improvement for theProject Controls team.

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

Assistproject manager to develop project scope of work.

Study andunderstand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation ofplans and

schedules.

Work withall relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.

Convertscope of work document into logically linked resourced-loaded project schedule.

Preparerealistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessaryintegrate

engineering,procurement, and construction schedules.

Monitorprogress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.

Gatheraccurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals.

Prepare,review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.

Verballyand in writing advise project management and discipline personnel onimpacts,

contingenciesand generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish.

Analyzeprogress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions.

Mentorother Project Controls Specialist on the team.

Developand/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based onfeedback from project stakeholders and upper management.

Serve asa key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projectsand issues.

Lead/Assistin the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment).

Participatein schedule and project risk analysis as required.

Mayassist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by performing rigorous evaluationsof project

developmentand control deliverables, including business cases presented by project teams.

Provideinput into the budget forecasting process.

Trackactual costs and prepare cost forecasts.

Managecost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man

hourbudgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessedand

includedin the schedules.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Basic or Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Requires (10) years of Project Controlsrelated experience.

Requires previous experience utilizingPrimavera P6 to build schedules.

Must be able to effectively communicate withproject stakeholders and upper management.

Requires a basic working knowledge of projectmanagement software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel.

Requires the ability to manage multipleprojects and determine priorities.

Must be a skilled writer.

Must understand the basic principles ofproject management.

Requires a general understanding of CostManagement, Estimating and Change Control.

Must have a high degree of computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred

Prior experience in Utilities Industry

WorkingConditions:

Work is conducted in an office environment(Private or Semi-Private Office) on an active construction site.

Field duties require outdoor work in a plant orconstruction atmosphere

Interaction with other team members, as well assupervisors and client personnel

Working plant, construction, and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes

May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

PhysicalRequirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):

Must be able to lift and carry 5 pounds

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation

Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations

Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine officeduties

Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds oftasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this titleand shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned thatare of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace. Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.