Project Controls Manager
Conshohocken, PA On-site
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About the role
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Role Summary: Reporting to the Vice President and GM of Relay and Power Systems, the Project Controls Manager is a key leader within the Relay & Power Project Management Team. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading the planning, cost control, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and performance management functions across the company’s project portfolio. This role ensures that project financial performance, schedule adherence, resource planning, earned value, change order activity, and risk exposure are accurately tracked, analyzed, and communicated to leadership. The Project Controls Manager serves as a key partner to Project Management, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Procurement, Engineering, and Senior Leadership teams. The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining standardized project controls processes, improving project visibility, identifying risks and trends, and supporting timely decision-making throughout the full project lifecycle.Exciting work you will do:
What you'll bring
- Work Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in project controls, project management, or a related discipline supporting complex projects with multiple vendors, schedules, budgets, and contractual requirements
- demonstrated experience leading people, processes, or cross-functional project teams
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, engineering, construction management, business management, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data models, Power Query, and structured reporting
- strong knowledge of project accounting, cost controls, forecasting, Earned Value Management, and scheduling principles
- Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, including project setup, execution, monitoring, change control, invoicing support, closeout, and financial review
- ability to translate complex portfolio data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Experience working with ERP systems, project management software, scheduling tools, and business intelligence platforms
- Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented
- ability to prioritize a portfolio of competing initiatives, delegate effectively, allocate resources, establish operating rhythms, and ensure timely delivery in a changing environment
- Cross-functional skills: Proven ability to lead and influence across finance, operations, engineering, project management, sales, and commercial teams