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Utah's project controls manager jobs are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and the Wasatch Front, where construction, energy, and defense contractors like Jacobs, AECOM, and Bechtel maintain active project pipelines. International candidates with scheduling, cost control, and earned value management expertise will find genuine visa sponsorship opportunities across the state's growing infrastructure and mining sectors.
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Requisition ID: 97778
Job Category: Project Controls; Construction
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, 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 Project Controls Manager to join our Salt Lake City office. 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: 97778
Job Category: Project Controls; Construction
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, 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 Project Controls Manager to join our Salt Lake City office. 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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Which companies sponsor visas for project controls managers in Utah?
Engineering and construction firms with Utah operations are the most consistent sponsors for project controls manager roles. Companies including Jacobs, AECOM, Bechtel, and Fluor have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for project controls positions in prior years. Defense contractors and energy companies operating near the Wasatch Front also sponsor periodically, particularly for candidates with earned value management or Primavera P6 expertise.
Which visa types are most common for project controls manager roles in Utah?
The H-1B visa is the most widely used category for project controls manager positions in Utah, as the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field, meeting specialty occupation standards. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify for TN status under the engineer category. Australians holding relevant degrees may be eligible for the E-3 visa as an alternative.
Which cities in Utah have the most project controls manager sponsorship jobs?
Salt Lake City accounts for the largest share of project controls manager postings in Utah, driven by its concentration of engineering firms, infrastructure projects, and corporate regional offices. Provo and Ogden also generate sponsorship activity, particularly through construction and defense-adjacent contractors. Rio Tinto's Kennecott copper mine operations near Salt Lake City create additional demand for project controls professionals in the mining sector.
How to find project controls manager visa sponsorship jobs in Utah?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to browse project controls manager openings in Utah without sorting through positions that exclude international candidates. Because sponsoring employers in Utah tend to cluster around engineering, construction, and energy, filtering by those industries on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to the employers most likely to support H-1B or other work visa petitions for this role.
Are there state-specific considerations for project controls manager hiring in Utah?
Utah's construction boom, driven by population growth along the Wasatch Front and ongoing infrastructure investment, has sustained demand for project controls professionals. The state's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B Labor Condition Application process mean employers must pay the higher of the actual or prevailing wage for the Salt Lake City or relevant metro area. Candidates from engineering programs at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University also feed into local hiring pipelines, increasing competition for sponsored roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project controls manager jobs in Utah?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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