iLocatum · 1 day ago
VP Project Controls Manager
iLocatum is a large national consulting and infrastructure program-management firm seeking a Vice President, Project Controls Manager to support major capital programs in the Los Angeles region. The role involves leading the development and implementation of project controls processes and serving as the main point of contact for project controls, ensuring alignment with program objectives and effective communication with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of program-wide project controls processes, procedures, and governance frameworks
Integrate cost, schedule, risk, and reporting functions to support program objectives and ensure consistency across all project elements
Serve as the main point of contact for project controls, working closely with client leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders
Oversee enterprise-level dashboards to monitor program health, KPIs, risks, trends, and performance metrics
Manage cost controls, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and development of cost-optimization strategies
Partner with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to evaluate design and execution options and recommend value-driven solutions
Ensure accurate earned value management (EVM), schedule integration, and performance measurement across the program portfolio
Deliver clear and actionable reports and presentations on cost, schedule, and risk performance to senior leadership and client teams
Support meetings related to change control, risk, performance review, and strategic planning
Lead program-wide financial reporting, including roll-ups, cash flow analysis, and funding status
Monitor funding allocations and procurement plans to ensure alignment with approved budgets
Oversee change control processes, assessing cost and schedule impacts and guiding mitigation strategies
Validate program estimates, forecasts, trends, and estimates-to-complete to ensure alignment with program goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
12+ years of project controls experience on large, complex capital programs (transit or rail experience preferred)
Strong background in cost estimating, cost control, scheduling, and project controls best practices
Ability to interface with clients and contribute to business development activities
Excellent communication skills and ability to perform in a high-pressure environment
Preferred
transit or rail experience
Company
iLocatum
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Funding
Current Stage
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