Project Controls Manager I

The Project Controls Manager I at Renewable Energy Systems Limited in Minnesota is responsible for ensuring successful project delivery in solar, wind, and energy sectors. Key duties include cost control, financial reporting, risk analysis, and contract management. The role requires collaboration with the Construction Project Management team to manage budgets, track project changes, and analyze performance metrics. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance is required.
Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:
The Project Controls Manager I drives successful project delivery, supporting solar, energy storage, wind, transmission, and distribution. This person collaborates closely with the Construction Project Management team to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and budget. Areas of responsibility include cost control, cost reporting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance measurement, earned value analysis, contract management, subcontract compliance, invoice management, change management, and risk analysis.

Requirements:
• Manages the Cost Control Process:
• * Supports Estimating during budget setup, following standard WBS and cost code structure.
• Develops and contains project cost reports.
• Forecasts and analyzes trends, develops estimates to complete costs, and analyzes commitments.
• Provides Cost Variance Analyses and variance to budget and the prior forecast.
• Provides Earned Value Analysis by tracking progress and measuring performance.
• Utilizes Cash Flow Models with cash flow analysis and preparation.
• Supports Change Management by tracking and analyzing project changes to budget and scope, facilitating the change management process.
• Supports Subcontractor Change Management ~ reviewing subcontractor changes and assessing the impact on the overall budget and forecast.
• Provides Risk Analysis ~ assessing and evaluating project risk at the funding stage and throughout project execution, compiling data and risk analyses.
• Administers contracts:
• * Demonstrates extensive knowledge of prime contracts and subcontracts and identifies all gaps, risks, opportunities, and deliverables.
• Resolves issues with contracts and subcontracts.
• Maintains a complete understanding of all contractual obligations and ensures executed agreements and contracts are in place.
• Produces change orders and liaises with the counterpart in the client organization to ensure the client processes and approves change orders.
• Reviews subcontractor progress and performance and supports payment applications.
• Supports Project Manager with reporting process:
• * Collects data necessary for daily/weekly/monthly work completed.
• Participates in daily and weekly status and progress reports of construction on site.
• Creates the weekly and monthly Project Cost reports and presents them alongside the PM.
• Understands the impacts of Scheduling on the cost control process:
• * Reviews and understands schedule as it ties to contractual milestone dates.
• Assesses risks and makes recommendations for risk mitigation and contingency management.
• Supports development and implementation of the project execution plan.
• Operates Company aligned vehicle for site visits and business trips.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering Construction Management, Accounting, or 5 years of related experience required.
• 3 or more years of experience in Project Controls/Commercial Management in a construction environment required.
• Ability to travel domestically 51 to 75%.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Understanding of Safety and OSHA requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people and approaches.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio, cost databases).
• Intermediate experience with job costing or accounting software – knowledge of Business World, Procore, HeavyJob, and HeavyBid an advantage.
• Intermediate experience with Primavera P6.
• Functional competencies include accountability, attention to detail, prioritization, business acumen, and collaboration.

Anticipated base salary range: $102,000 - $119,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.
Frequently: Standing is required.
Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, wet climates, noise, and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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