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Requisition ID: 100317
Job Category: Project Controls; Construction
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Hatch is seeking a Site Project Controls Manager to join team in Valley County, ID. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of Project Controls, including Estimating, Cost Management, Planning and Scheduling, EPCM Control, Project Accounting, Trend and Change Management, Progress Measurement and Evaluation and Project Reporting. The Project Controls Manager assures Hatch procedures and best practices are applied to the project, as appropriate, and recommends changes where required.
Managing the Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub-ordinates so that they are motivated and have access to the required resources to meet the work objectives set for them. Manage and mentor the Project Controls team to ensure that staff understands what is expected of them and has the necessary skills to execute the requirements. Identification training and development requirements for staff and ensure skills development takes place.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project environment with detailed knowledge of Estimating, Cost Control, Planning, and Quantity Surveying
- Experience in high valued, multi-discipline EPCM environment projects from inception to close out
- Knowledge in the following disciplines:
- Estimating – Understanding on the fundamentals of estimating and the ability to review total Project and Change Notice estimates to ensure accuracy of estimated costs for the scope of work at hand
- Cost Control – Ability to understand composite Project budgets, forecasting final costs and the control of the budget i.e. Commitment and Actuals. Full management of Project Trends and Changes to determine legitimacy and estimated impact to project schedule and budget. Management of the usage of Project Allowances i.e., Contingency, Escalation and Forex. Cash-flow monitoring
- Planning & Scheduling – Ability to read and understand Project Schedules to ensure a true reflection of the Project progress and forecasted dates. Ability to verify impact of Project Changes to Project Schedule
- Quantity Surveying – Knowledge of Quantity Surveying principals and Standard Systems of Measurement. Ability to verify progress payments, final invoices, escalation, and Forex calculations
Preferred:
- Post graduate qualifications in Management or other professional certification
- Experience in the establishment of reporting standards, formats and frequency
- Experience in consolidated preparation, collation and presentation of project, financial and other reports
- Knowledge of EPCM principals, and the ability to interpret and verify Incentive agreements
- General Construction knowledge together with the understanding on the fundamentals of engineering models and construction drawings
- Possesses strong personal computer skills (MS Office package)
- Ability to work under pressure and a key factor is that the incumbent is deliverables driven
- Interpersonal skills, especially the ability to deal with people, staff, and stakeholders at different level of seniority
- Broad business acumen including risk assessment and management
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Requisition ID: 100317
Job Category: Project Controls; Construction
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Hatch is seeking a Site Project Controls Manager to join team in Valley County, ID. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of Project Controls, including Estimating, Cost Management, Planning and Scheduling, EPCM Control, Project Accounting, Trend and Change Management, Progress Measurement and Evaluation and Project Reporting. The Project Controls Manager assures Hatch procedures and best practices are applied to the project, as appropriate, and recommends changes where required.
Managing the Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub-ordinates so that they are motivated and have access to the required resources to meet the work objectives set for them. Manage and mentor the Project Controls team to ensure that staff understands what is expected of them and has the necessary skills to execute the requirements. Identification training and development requirements for staff and ensure skills development takes place.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project environment with detailed knowledge of Estimating, Cost Control, Planning, and Quantity Surveying
- Experience in high valued, multi-discipline EPCM environment projects from inception to close out
- Knowledge in the following disciplines:
- Estimating – Understanding on the fundamentals of estimating and the ability to review total Project and Change Notice estimates to ensure accuracy of estimated costs for the scope of work at hand
- Cost Control – Ability to understand composite Project budgets, forecasting final costs and the control of the budget i.e. Commitment and Actuals. Full management of Project Trends and Changes to determine legitimacy and estimated impact to project schedule and budget. Management of the usage of Project Allowances i.e., Contingency, Escalation and Forex. Cash-flow monitoring
- Planning & Scheduling – Ability to read and understand Project Schedules to ensure a true reflection of the Project progress and forecasted dates. Ability to verify impact of Project Changes to Project Schedule
- Quantity Surveying – Knowledge of Quantity Surveying principals and Standard Systems of Measurement. Ability to verify progress payments, final invoices, escalation, and Forex calculations
Preferred:
- Post graduate qualifications in Management or other professional certification
- Experience in the establishment of reporting standards, formats and frequency
- Experience in consolidated preparation, collation and presentation of project, financial and other reports
- Knowledge of EPCM principals, and the ability to interpret and verify Incentive agreements
- General Construction knowledge together with the understanding on the fundamentals of engineering models and construction drawings
- Possesses strong personal computer skills (MS Office package)
- Ability to work under pressure and a key factor is that the incumbent is deliverables driven
- Interpersonal skills, especially the ability to deal with people, staff, and stakeholders at different level of seniority
- Broad business acumen including risk assessment and management
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Johnson Controls80
- Burns & McDonnell54
- Amazon52
- BKF Engineers45
- Terracon Consultants42
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services444
- Manufacturing338
- Construction & Real Estate243
- Chemicals & Materials131
- Electronics & Hardware130
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs.
- Five or more years of project controls experience on capital or engineering projects
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for scheduling and reporting
- Experience with earned value management and cost performance index reporting
- AACE International or PMI scheduling certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with cost forecasting tools such as Cobra, PRISM, or Oracle Unifier
Tips for Your Project Controls Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume around deliverables
Project controls managers are hired on outputs, not duties. Reframe every bullet around what you produced: baseline schedules you built, cost variance you caught, or forecasts you owned. Hiring managers scan for EVM fluency and tool names like Primavera P6 or Primavera P3 immediately.
List your software stack explicitly
Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, Cobra, and PRISM each signal a different employer base. Put every tool you know in its own resume line rather than burying it in a paragraph. Many applicant tracking systems filter on exact software names before a human reads anything.
Align your certification to the sector
A PMI-SP or AACE CCP carries weight in heavy infrastructure and government contracting. An EVP certification matters most in defense and federal programs. Match the credential you highlight to the sector listed in the job posting rather than leading with whichever one came first.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project controls manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a schedule recovery case study
Nearly every project controls manager interview includes a scenario question about a project that slipped. Before your interview, build a two-minute verbal walkthrough of a real recovery you led, what drove the variance, what you changed, and what the final outcome was. Concrete numbers from your own projects outperform general methodology answers.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
When you receive an offer, confirm the reporting line, the number of active projects you'll own, and whether the role includes change management authority. Project controls managers who inherit an understaffed or chaotic baseline face very different jobs than their title suggests, and those conditions are easier to clarify before you accept.
Project Controls Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project controls managers?
The companies hiring the most project controls managers right now include Johnson Controls, Burns & McDonnell, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest at large EPC firms, federal contractors, and owners managing active capital programs.
How many project controls manager jobs are remote?
About 9% of project controls manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many office-based roles because site presence is often required for schedule walks and field data collection. Roles focused on reporting, forecasting, and enterprise system administration are the most likely to be listed as hybrid or remote.
How do you become a project controls manager?
Start in a scheduler, cost analyst, or project coordinator role on capital or engineering projects to build hands-on baseline and variance experience. Earn proficiency in Primavera P6 and at least one cost management platform. Pursue an AACE or PMI certification to formalize your credentials. Progress to a lead or senior controls role before stepping into a manager title with direct reporting responsibility.
Can you get hired as a project controls manager without direct management experience?
Yes, if your technical controls experience is strong enough to offset the gap. Employers in fast-growing capital programs will hire a senior project controls engineer into a manager title when that person has owned full project lifecycles, produced executive-level reporting, and trained junior staff, even without a formal direct-report history. Framing your resume around scope ownership rather than hierarchy helps close that perception gap.
What does the project controls manager interview process look like?
Most processes run two to three rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen covering background and availability. The second is a technical interview with a project controls director or senior PM that focuses on scheduling methodology, earned value fluency, and tool experience. A final round often includes a case study or take-home scenario and a meeting with senior leadership or the hiring program manager.
Where can I find and apply to project controls manager jobs?
You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and sector, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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