Project Controls Manager

STV is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls department in Dallas, TX. The successful candidate will bring over 10 years of expertise in project controls for transportation projects with knowledge and experience with FTA requirements. This role involves managing cost, schedule, risk, and performance for various transportation design and construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain cost management systems compliant with FTA Standard Cost Categories (SCC). Prepare and update project cost estimates, forecasts, and cash flow projections across all program phases. Monitor budget adherence and manage contingency drawdown logs in accordance with FTA and sponsor requirements. Support federal reporting requirements and budget reconciliations between the PMIS and client financial system of record. Develop and maintain the Program Master Schedule (PMS) integrating all sub-projects (design, ROW acquisition, utility relocation, procurement, construction). Review and validate contractors baseline and monthly schedules (P6 or equivalent), ensuring alignment with FTAs Project Management Oversight (PMO) guidelines. Perform schedule risk analysis and recommend corrective actions to maintain timely delivery. Track and manage program change control processes, ensuring alignment with FTA Change Management and Contingency Management requirements. Coordinate with design, construction, and procurement teams to assess cost/schedule impacts of change orders. Support claims analysis, dispute resolution, and maintain change order logs traceable to SCC categories. Prepare monthly program controls reports (cost, schedule, risk) for the Program Steering Committee, Sponsor, and FTA PMO Consultant. Maintain audit-ready documentation in alignment with FTA reporting and oversight requirements (e.g., PMO Monthly Reports, SCC updates, Risk and Contingency updates). Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in project controls for transportation design and construction projects. Proficiency in project controls tools such as Primavera P6, Kahua, or similar software. Strong analytical skills with experience in scheduling, cost management, and risk analysis. Strong knowledge of FTA processes and procedures Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage teams and stakeholders effectively. Compensation Range: $125,724.10 - $167,632.13 Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 60 offices and 3,200 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. Were also committed to delivering formative career experiences and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. 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