Jobs and Careers
HI

Project Controls Manager

Hill International
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2026
šŸ’° $185,000/yr($115,000/yr – $185,000/yr)

About the role

Hill International is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Oceanside, California. This role will be hired under Gafcon, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hill International.
Ā 

The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is responsible. This position description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions if such functions are a logical assignment for the position.

  • Manages and ensures the reconciliation of program controls data with financial systems
  • Coordinates with Client and Program/Project Team
  • Coordinates and provides leadership to Project Managers and the Client to establish and maintain data coding structures and project control tools
  • Gathers and tracks quality data used for budgets, contracts, change orders, trends and actual costs
  • Must have financial audit and multiple funding source management experience
  • Develops, implements and maintains a management reporting data base to produce program controls reports
  • Ensures regular and timely reporting of the projects progress to advise of any conditions that would affect timelines or costs
  • Provides feedback to ensure adjustments are made on a timely basis with minimal disruption to project
  • Promotes open communication and collaboration between all parties to ensure that projects are completed with minimal disruptions and delays
  • Maintains computerized project reports as dictated by the project and by the contractual obligations
  • Reviews, evaluates and recommends changes to project documents as required by project needs
  • Develops and maintains program controls procedures consistent with Company and client standards
  • Provides program data and reports to various stakeholders including bond oversight committees and Client leadership
  • Provides cash flow projections and forecasts to assist in managing to available cash
  • Complete special projects on an as needed basis
  • Other duties as assigned
    Ā 
  • A minimum of ten (10) years' experience as a Cost Controller or Project Controls Manager in a construction environment on projects valued at $50M or greater
  • B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
  • Requires knowledge of the principals of cost estimating, scheduling, finance and contract administration
  • Must have strong time and cost management skills
  • Ability to accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications
  • Must possess strong communication management skills including proficient oral and written communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively
  • Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, clients and consultants
  • Must have strong customer service orientation and assess customer needs and ensure delivery/receipt of service when appropriate
  • Able to efficiently and effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
  • Must have experience in calculating and reporting on Earned Value Management
  • Must have experience in Project Cost controls/analysis/reporting
  • Must have experience in Risk Management

The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $185,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.
Ā 

The company offers a competitive salary along with generous contributions toward comprehensive family health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees can participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program. The organization provides a 401(k) plan with an employer match. Team members receive generous paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays. The company supports ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement. We foster a people-first, inclusive culture that features team celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and meaningful employee recognition.

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at