Project Controls Manager at MasTec Inc

The Project Controls Manager (PCM) is responsible for managing the Project Controls (PC) department, which includes, providing leadership and mentorship to PC team members and the management of all PC processes and functions. The role serves as a conduit for communication between the PC team members and the managers/directors of other functional departments, VPs and executives who make the strategic decisions that affect the projects.

Location & Travel Details: This is an onsite position, based in Puerto Rico with occasional travel to the main office in Miami, FL.

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national General Contractor / Construction Management Firm, and MasTec’s Vertical construction arm. As a MasTec company, we maintain international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean to service the most complex of projects within the industries we serve which include industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial. As a MasTec Company, Lemartec is able to serve our diversified customer base through a network of 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean.  With experience working in all 16 disciplines of construction, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

The PCM is responsible for implementation, training, oversight and conducting PC related practices for projects across all company market areas. Supporting the Project Managers and PC personnel in the planning, scheduling, organizing, cost control, forecasting change management and reporting of their assigned projects. The PCM is required to ensure that the corporate PC processes and procedures are implemented and utilized according to corporate and project requirements. The PCM is responsible for the training of new PC personnel in respect of PC procedures and the cost reporting system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the Senior Manager – Project Services to coach PC team members in PC and project management techniques, in developing a cohesive team environment and in the mentoring and nurturing of PC personnel and their career development.
• Serves as a first line of issue escalation in PC related issues; collaborates with Project Managers to ensure project demand is realistic in regards to PC personnel project load. Attends periodic project meetings. Establishes clear objectives and ensures responsible PC personnel utilization.
• Assigns PCAs and PC Administrative support team members to projects, in coordination with Project Managers and Senior Manager – Project Services.
• Monitor policies, procedures and standard documents. Establish and review capacity, utilization and other performance measures in coordination with Senior Manager – Project Services.
• Functionally direct and supervise PC personnel covering a wide range of activities including multiple concurrent projects. Collaborates directly with Project Managers and to determine system objectives and solutions.
• Coordinates with Pre-construction/Risk Controls Engineer for all risk management processes that are intertwined and/or directly affect PC processes and reporting.
• Fosters PC team growth through targeted individual project assignments and establishing of complimentary mentor/mentee relationships
• Coach and develop PC staff to maximize human capital investments. Foster collaboration by knowing when and how to create team environment. Build talent to attract and retain talent.
• Manage and improve processes by leading and managing process improvement. Drive execution in time management, delegation and meeting management. Manage change by communication, implementing, monitoring and reinforcing change. Champion innovation by creating original and innovative solutions and implementations.
• Administers Performance Evaluations for direct reports; with operational input from Project Managers and in coordination with Senior Manager – Project Services.
• Support the Project Managers and PCAs establish project budgets.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly financial reporting (PSRs).
• Maintain corporate project management system (Procore).
• User permissions, settings, internal access, custom form templates, reports, standard project folders, standard project template, implement new tools and integrations as necessary to stay ahead of the curve with industry technology advancements.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of projects as needed.
• Support VPs of Strategic Operations and Manager of Strategic Partnerships in the development of soft-backlog and Go-find burn-off projections within corporate system (SalesForce.com).
• Provide Controller consolidated Best Good Average burn-off projection reports for soft-backlog and Go-find projects.
• Provide Controller consolidated Targeted Opportunities report for Ops Package.
• Support Project Managers and PCAs in the development of backlog burn-off projections.
• Develop, maintain/update written PC processes and standard operating procedures.
• PC and Project Management staff in PC practices, procedures, systems and reporting.
• Establish and develop strong working relationships with Project Managers and direct reports.
• Work in coordination with accounting department to accurately report project financials.
• Periodic project auditing and testing to ensure proper implementation and application of corporate PC processes and procedures

Work Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum 10 years’ of work experience in project cost management or related work experience.
5+ years of schedule integration, practices and tools
PMP Certification desired

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Located in Puerto Rico

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $135K-$155K / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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