Program Controls Senior Manager

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is a pioneer and recognized industry leader in wastewater, drinking water, water resources, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental planning and permitting, and program management. BC serves both municipal and private sector clients throughout the US.  

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Program Controls Senior Manager to help support large, high-profile capital programs nationwide. This is a great opportunity to help our trusted clients deliver transformational solutions to meet the needs of their communities. This is a full-time opportunity focused on supporting strategic pursuits and program delivery in major cities throughout the U.S.  

Detailed Description:   

As a Program Controls Senior Manager, you will be responsible for establishing processes and systems, as well as overseeing daily program control activities on large and complex projects. Your role will involve leading program-focused areas related to the management of schedules, budgets, costs, contract changes, resources, and risk activities throughout the capital planning, development, design, engineering, and construction phases.   

In this position, you will report to the National Program Management Leader within the Project Services organization. You will work closely with Business Unit, Market, and Area Leaders and guide a team of industry-leading professionals to ensure successful program outcomes.  

Specific responsibilities will include:    

• Provides leadership and oversight for program controls and project services on water, wastewater, and/or infrastructure programs.  

• Manages, develops, and maintains resource-loaded Primavera P6 program master schedules to ensure effective project execution.  

• Reviews and analyzes project-level schedules created by external parties engaged in the programs to ensure alignment and feasibility.  

• Monitors, analyzes, and reports on project progress, cost and schedule variances, and forecasts to facilitate informed decision-making.  

• Evaluates the status of programs and projects, recommending corrective actions as necessary to address any discrepancies or challenges.  

• Plans and budgets the required resources and systems to support effective program control operations.  

• Advises on the development and presentation of program reports and dashboards to enhance transparency and communication.  

• Develops and implements program controls plans to ensure successful execution and compliance with established standards.  

• Resolves issues and fosters consistency between cost control, planning/scheduling, and estimating functions and deliverables.  

• Monitors market conditions, pricing trends, and escalation indexes, providing recommendations for budget adjustments related to future program work.  

• Recruits and develops a competent team of staff essential for delivering major programs effectively.  

• Performs additional responsibilities and functions as required for a senior project controls manager to ensure optimal program performance.  

• Must be able to travel locally and nationally up to 50% 

Desired Skills & Experience:  

• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, business, or construction management is preferred  

• At least 10-15+ years of program experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a program leadership role. Experience with Water and Wastewater programs is preferred but not required.  

• Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including Progressive Design Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Bid-Build (DBB)  

• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling projects, programs, and portfolios   

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively, listen, and interact diplomatically with staff and clients at all organizational levels  

• Experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, risk management, cost analysis and variance analysis   

• Experience working in Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)  

• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain standard program procedures for cost and schedule controls  

• Experience building and maintaining Primavera P6 resource-loaded schedules to support forecasting and multi-year planning   

• Capability to convey ideas and concepts visually and in writing  

• A self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, able to work effectively under tight deadline