Avantus · 1 day ago
Manager, Project Controls
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expAvantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. They are seeking a highly organized and analytical Project Controls Manager to support the successful execution of late-stage renewable energy projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met across a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects.
CreditFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Support the organization in ensuring that projects are completed on time and within the specified budget by providing timely reports and analytics that support innovative management of projects and portfolio analysis
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using tools such as Sitetracker, Primavera P6, and MS Project
Integrate PEC Contractor Schedules into a “Master Schedule” in Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud
Support project managers’ timely updates of cost forecasts and schedules on a regular cadence, including identifying activities for actualization and re-forecasting outdated activities
Track and analyze project costs, forecasts, and performance metrics against baseline (Annual Operating Plan) budgets and schedules
Support project managers with variance reporting, and trend identification
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely data flow
Prepare regular reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders, providing timely and accurate updates for project schedules and cash flows
Assist in risk management by identifying schedule and cost risks and proposing mitigation strategies
Support change control processes, including cost and schedule impact assessments
Qualification
Required
Four-year Bachelor's degree
2+ years' experience in utility-scale renewable energy development
4+ years' experience in scheduling and cost analysis
Experience with Sitetracker, Primavera P6, MS teams, or similar software
Highly proficient in Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (specifically Excel and Power Point)
Experience working in a highly collaborative environment and working across multiple teams and stakeholders
Demonstrated resourcefulness in gathering, compiling, and analyzing data from multiple sources
Experience with contract cost management, forecasting, cash flows, and project budget controls
Experience supporting a broad base of internal customers and building strong relationships across teams
Ability to learn; self-motivated
Functions effectively in a time-sensitive setting of rapid change and conflicting demands and is capable of balancing multiple competing priorities
Professional written & verbal communication skills
Professional, methodical problem-solving skills
Experience in supporting capital in pre-construction or construction projects (ideally in the utility energy space)
Preferred
Understanding of Earned Value Terminology
PMP or similar project management certification
Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and/or improving standard processes across a portfolio of projects
Benefits
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Company
Avantus
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Buttgenbach, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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