Functional Manager – Project Controls Specialist

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Management Solutions

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11 - 50 employees

🏛️ Government

⚡ Energy

Government • Energy • Management Consulting

Management Solutions is a project management and consulting company that has been delivering industry-leading services since 2002. Specializing in government and commercial sectors, they offer solutions in project strategy and implementation, project delivery, environmental services, clean energy, organizational maturity, facilities management, administrative support, and construction management. The company is recognized as the top government subcontractor by the Small Business Association and has managed over $10 billion in projects. They partner with federal organizations like NASA and the Department of Energy to help achieve goals such as clean electricity by 2035. Management Solutions is committed to bridging the gap between strategy and execution, making them a trusted partner for complex projects.

📋 Description

• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the right mix of technical skills, certifications, and cultural alignment. • Lead onboarding activities for new hires and ensure alignment with functional standards and expectations. • Support career development and pathing, including setting goals, identifying growth opportunities, and tracking progress. • Develop and implement improvement and development plans to maintain and enhance team capabilities and certifications. • Maintain and oversee team resumes to ensure accurate representation of skills and experience. • Ensure team members understand and meet target utilization goals and actively manage staffing to optimize utilization. • Collaborate with the PMO and Program/Project Managers to align resources with project needs and priorities. • Serve as a functional lead for business development, supporting proposal efforts and articulating team capabilities. • Partner with business development to shape go-to-market strategies and contribute to solutions aligned with client needs. • Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to enhance service offerings and maintain competitive positioning. • Manage functional overhead budget and approve or decline overhead charge requests. • Partner with Human Resources to support recruiting efforts, including developing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and selecting top talent. • Lead initiatives to implement new technologies, methodologies, and best practices that drive innovation and performance. • Develop, maintain, and analyze project cost and schedule data to support project execution and decision-making. • Support project teams in tracking project performance against approved baselines, forecasts, and key performance indicators. • Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and progress to identify trends, risks, and potential variances. • Perform cost and schedule variance analysis and provide recommendations to project managers and stakeholders. • Prepare and present project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project teams and leadership. • Support development and maintenance of project schedules within Primavera P6 or related project management systems. • Ensure project data integrity across project controls systems and related reporting tools. • Develop and maintain reports, queries, and visualizations that support project and program governance. • Assist with forecasting, resource planning, and project performance assessments. • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual requirements, and client standards. • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery.

🎯 Requirements

• 10 years of experience in project controls. • 10 years of experience in consulting, professional services, or technical delivery environments. • Demonstrated experience in team leadership, functional management, or resource management roles. • Proven ability to manage employee performance, career development, and utilization targets. • Experience collaborating with PMOs, Program/Project Managers, and cross-functional teams. • Familiarity with consulting delivery models, including billable utilization and client-facing expectations. • Experience supporting or contributing to business development and proposal efforts. • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. • Ability to balance strategic responsibilities with day-to-day operational execution. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Construction or a related field. • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred. • Relevant leadership or management certifications preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements. • Equal Opportunity Employer.