EPC Project Controls Manager
Wheatfield, IN
Experience: 0
Category: Engineering
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Job ID: 346580
Date Posted: 02/20/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/tCBsTh
Job Title: EPC Project Controls Manager
Location: Hire will start from the Downers Grove, IL office and relocate to Wheatfield, IN once project mobilizes.
Type: Contract to Direct Hire (possible)
Compensation: $60 (exempt)
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 5/10s Monday – Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
System One is recruiting an EPC Project Controls Manager for a combine cycle project (two 1,300 MW combine cycle units) in being constructed in Wheatfield, IN.
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for providing project leadership with accurate and timely information related to quantities, earned value progress, cost, forecasts, and schedule performance to support strong decision-making. This role oversees all major project control functions-including Planning, Cost, Scheduling, and Change Management-to ensure consistent implementation of corporate processes, reports, and systems.
The Project Controls Manager analyzes key project data, develops recommendations, supports risk and opportunity evaluation, and ensures compliance with contract requirements and corporate procedures. This leader also manages project reporting deliverables and ensures clear communication and coordination with field supervision, engineering, procurement, subcontracting, and the client.
- Maintain oversight of cost, schedule, change management, and quantity tracking processes.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of project reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Lead effective implementation of corporate Responsible Business Practices (RBPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support risk identification, evaluation, and reporting for the project.
- Ensure project teams understand and comply with contractual requirements.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Project Controls staff.
- Lead Planning, Cost, Scheduling, and Change Management teams and oversee day-to-day operations.
- Manage staffing, performance reviews, talent planning, and employee development.
- Ensure accurate project progress measurement, earned value tracking, and cost code time charging.
- Oversee weekly and monthly cost reporting, including projections and variance analysis.
- Ensure proper application of Standard Cost Codes and consistent cost system utilization.
- Support commercial analysis and contract compliance needs.
- Ensure schedule baseline, updates, and re baselines are timely and accurate.
- Verify scheduling RBPs and SOPs are implemented.
- Ensure weekly and monthly schedule deliverables are met and archived.
- Review all change orders and backcharges prior to submission to client or vendors.
- Ensure adherence to corporate guidelines for change management workflows.
- Ensure implementation of Advance Work Packaging (AWP).
- Oversee engineering quantity takeoffs, electronic downloads, and material quantity validation.
- Maintain systems for tracking install quantities vs. estimated quantities.
- Establish and maintain the project progress baseline.
- Produce and review all weekly/monthly internal and external reporting, including progress curves, commodity curves, photos, and written narratives.
- Attend and present at cost reviews, client meetings, change order meetings, war rooms, and executive reviews.
- Serve as primary point of contact for project audits.
- Lead development and execution of risk identification and measurement activities.
- Manage specialized risk analyses as required.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field with 8+ years industry experience. Or Associate degree or equivalent OR 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Preferred: 8-10+ years of project controls experience in engineering, procurement, or construction environments. Over 3-5 years of project controls leadership experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; Power BI; scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6); cost and earned value systems; document control systems.
- Experience with Advance Work Packaging (AWP).
- Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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