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Manager, Project Controls

Avantus
San Diego, California
Full Time
Posted December 14, 2025
$123k - $145k
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Job Description

A Project Controls Manager responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and performance tracking of utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget through effective project control systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain project control systems to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.
  • Develop and update integrated project schedules using tools like Sitetracker, Primavera P6, and MS Project.
  • Support project managers with timely updates on cost forecasts and schedules, including re-forecasting activities.
  • Track, analyze, and report on project costs, forecasts, and performance metrics against budgets and schedules.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders on project schedules and cash flows.
  • Identify schedule and cost risks and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Support change control processes, including assessing impacts on cost and schedule.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely data flow.

Requirements

  • A four-year Bachelor's degree.
  • At least 2 years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy development.
  • At least 4 years of experience in scheduling and cost analysis.
  • Experience with Sitetracker, Primavera P6, MS Teams, or similar software.
  • Highly proficient in Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud.
  • Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative environment and working across multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness in gathering, compiling, and analyzing data from multiple sources.
  • Experience with contract cost management, forecasting, cash flows, and project budget controls.
  • Experience supporting a broad base of internal customers and building strong relationships across teams.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a time-sensitive setting of rapid change and conflicting demands, balancing multiple competing priorities.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional, methodical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in supporting capital in pre-construction or construction projects, ideally in the utility energy space.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO

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