Project Manager – Project Controls

CSL Consulting

. Lead day-to-day management of assigned capital construction projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and project control objectives are met .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing capital construction projects, including project controls, budget development, and schedule management. Proficient in client communication and collaboration, with a strong focus on delivering project objectives and mitigating risks.

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Construction Project ManagementProject ControlsBudget MonitoringSchedule ManagementClient Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementRisk ManagementData AnalysisVariance ReportingKPI TrackingForecastingChange Order EvaluationCritical Path AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelConstruction Management Platforms

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityProfessionalismDependability

Industry Keywords

Capital Project DeliveryMulti-Phase Construction ProjectsClient-Facing CommunicationMeeting RecordsAction LogsRisk RegistersBudget ReportsMilestone Tracking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day management of assigned capital construction projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and project control objectives are met
Monitor critical path activities and proactively address schedule, cost, and risk impacts
Contribute to client-facing communication plans and delivery strategies
Maintain project controls documentation, including schedules, meeting records, action logs, risk registers, budget reports, and milestone tracking systems
Ensure project deliverables are clearly defined and actively monitored through completion
Lead project controls reporting, including schedule analysis, budget monitoring, forecasting, variance reporting, earned progress evaluation, and KPI tracking
Provide recommendations to address schedule delays, budget variances, and emerging project risks
Review contract requirements, project constraints, change orders, and consultant/vendor obligations
Manage financial controls including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, contingency management, cash-flow monitoring, invoice review, and change order evaluation
Participate in internal and client meetings, including agenda planning, discussion leadership, and follow-up coordination
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors on project controls, schedules, reporting, and issue resolution
Coordinate procurement tasks and relocation activities with internal teams and external vendors
Maintain records of meeting outcomes, decisions, and open items, and drive closure
Informally coach junior team members, share best practices, and reinforce project standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically, 7+ years of construction project management, owner's project management (OPM), project controls, or capital project delivery experience
Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables across complex multi-phase construction projects
Demonstrated experience analyzing metrics and budget data to inform execution
Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of project controls principles, schedule management, and cost control practices
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, forecasting, and data analysis
Experience with construction management platforms
Ability to interpret construction schedules and identify critical path impact
Proactive and resourceful, able to manage evolving priorities
Adaptable and resilient in dynamic project environments
Collaborative team player who models professionalism and dependability
Client-focused mindset with a commitment to excellence
Supportive contributor invested in group learning and team development