Project Controls Manager - Industrial Construction

Position Overview

Join a transformative infrastructure initiative with Kiewit as we build a multi-billion dollar hyperscale industrial project in Wisconsin.  We hiring a Project Controls Manager to may support projects that range anywhere from $1M to $4Billion and in most cases, you are directly assigned to our largest ($200M+) and most important projects, serving as the CFO and trusted advisor to Operations Managers and Executive Management. In this role, your primary focus of this position includes:  managing and developing careers of business team members, establishing trust and credibility with upper level management, and providing meaningful insight and accurate financial and project analysis to those same managers for decision making purposes. We are looking for an astute financial controller, with strong leadership skills, deep construction cost expertise, a relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills to build relationships across the many organizations involved in a large scale project.  You will lead the cost planning, forecasting and financial controls across all phases of the construction lifecycle, collaborating with project executives, the client, and other external stakeholders to ensure financial transparency, risk mitigation and cost optimization.  

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world.   With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.  Your future is here.  Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success! We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.   

District Overview

From mineral processing to data centers, Kiewit delivers comprehensive solutions across the industrial landscape. Our in-house project development, engineering, construction, financing, commissioning and startup expertise, backed by substantial financial and technical resources, empower us to scale and adapt our solutions to meet client needs.  Our engineering and construction teams work together under one roof for seamless, streamlined execution across every project phase, delivering an integrated approach that reduces complexity and enhances collaboration from start to finish.

Kiewit has been a trusted partner in many fast-paced and first-of-a-kind projects where speed to market, reliability and security are top priorities. With a track record for delivering unique projects of all scopes and sizes, Kiewit’s construction-focused engineering team optimizes design for constructability and seamless execution. Backed by a strong labor force and comprehensive procurement services, Kiewit delivers outcome certainty for our clients in these dynamic markets.

Location

This is a full-time position, with the first project location in Racine, Wisconsin.  We provide relocation assistance or per diem/TDY for the duration of project. 

Responsibilities

Lead cost planning, forecasting, and financial control across all phases of the data center construction lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with project executives, engineering teams, and external stakeholders to ensure financial transparency, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for the entire project
Oversee the Prime contract from the financial perspective, as well as the sub-contracts
Lead cost control strategies across procurement, subcontractor management, and change orders
Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to executive leadership
Oversee monthly cost reporting, cash flow projections, and variance analysis
Collaborate with construction managers, schedulers, and estimators to align financial and operational goals
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and regulatory standards
Support contract negotiations and commercial risk assessments
Analyzes and effectively communicates financial results of the project to upper level management
Earns trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization
Manages the division of responsibilities and communication between various project & home office departments
Drives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change
Effectively utilizes the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking
Reviews all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities
and Recognizes when and who to escalate specific conversations/issues
Substantiates, and reconciles all financial reports monthly and annually
Creates an inviting workplace that motivates and challenges each team member to achieve career goals and strive for opportunities
Understands the needs of the organization, aims to bring in high quality talent, and continually develops team members through critical conversations and performance reviews
Monitors results of new processes, trouble-shoots failures and issues, and presents solutions to unsolicited problems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree is required
A minimum of 10 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience supporting construction projects, performing financial analysis of revenue, costs, budgets, reporting, cash flow projections, variance analysis, forecasting of financial trends on the project, monthly cost reporting, development of budgets, implementing financial controls on industrial projects and ability to present data to technical and leadership teams.  
Proficient with financial analysis/controls on Data Center or or similar, large scale EPC project
Proven track record managing budgets for construction of industrial facilities, ideally, data centers
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, proficiency with cost management and related software, data analysis and dashboard reporting
Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
High level of professionalism and standards
Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
Travel daily to and/or relocate to your assigned project, for duration of project.
Ability to work in United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future 
Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP certifications preferred

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