Project Controls Manager

Job overview

The Project Controls Manager role is onsite in DeKalb, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Tri-City Group’s construction projects. The role helps project teams maintain financial accuracy, schedules, and visibility into project performance. By coordinating cost controls, forecasting, earned value tracking, billing, reporting, and risk mitigation, the manager provides project teams and leadership with information to assess project health and respond to changes.

What you'll do

• Manage cost control, forecasting, projections, and earned value tracking
• support schedule development and progress tracking
• monitor performance using KPIs and reporting tools
• lead project billing processes
• ensure contract and reporting compliance
• maintain dashboards
• collaborate on risk mitigation
• track change orders and schedule adjustments
• align budgets, cost codes, and schedules
• monitor cash flow
• communicate project status
• and improve project controls processes and standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project controls manager

tri-city group

dekalb il

construction projects

cost control

forecasting

earned value

project scheduling

kpis

project billing

contract compliance

project dashboards

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field and 10+ years of project controls, project management, or scheduling experience. Mission-critical construction experience is preferred.

About the employer

Tri-City Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.