Site Project Controls Manager

Site Project Controls Manager Advanced Manufacturing Client Industrial Mega-Project Program

Location: Clay NY (On-site)

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to help deliver one of the largest advanced manufacturing investments in North America.

As the Site Project Controls Manager you will serve as the on-site Owners Representative Project Controls Leader and the trusted source of truth for a multi-billion-dollar semiconductor manufacturing this highly visible role you will lead project controls governance across cost schedule progress measurement change management risk and performance reporting while influencing executive decision-making on a landmark project that will have lasting economic and technological impact.

You will lead the site-based project controls organization and serve as the primary integration authority between the Owner EPC contractors A&E partners and multiple prime contractors. Your leadership will ensure that project performance forecasting contractor billing and change management are driven by objective measurable physical progress and aligned with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

This role is ideal for a strategic project controls leader who thrives in complex mega-project environments and is passionate about bringing structure transparency and accountability to project delivery.

Operating Model (Dual Reporting Structure) Functional Reporting (Governance)

Reports to the U.S. Construction Strategic Programs Project Controls Lead ensuring consistency and adherence to enterprise project controls standards across all program sites.

Operational Reporting (Delivery)

Partners closely with site leadership including the Director of Construction (DoC) providing validated reporting schedule forensics forecasting and risk insights that support informed execution decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project controls governance across cost schedule progress measurement change management forecasting risk and reporting.
• Establish and maintain a single source of truth for project performance reporting.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary project controls organization consisting of planners cost engineers progress specialists reporting analysts and change management professionals.
• Serve as the primary integration authority between the Owner EPC contractors A&E partners and construction delivery teams.
• Ensure cost schedule forecasting progress measurement and contractor billing activities are governed by Earned Value Management (EVM) and tied to objective physical progress.
• Maintain baseline integrity and forecasting accuracy while driving proactive performance management.
• Develop executive-level dashboards performance metrics and reporting packages that communicate complex project data in a clear and actionable manner.
• Provide schedule forensics risk assessments and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability transparency and data integrity across the project controls function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 15 years of progressive project controls experience supporting major capital projects.
• 10 years supporting multi-billion-dollar industrial or infrastructure mega-projects including Semiconductor Advanced Manufacturing Data Center or similar large-scale programs.
• 7 years leading multidisciplinary project controls teams in complex matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated experience representing Owner organizations and managing auditing or overseeing Tier-1 EPC contractors.
• Deep expertise in:
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Cost and Schedule Control
  • Forecasting and Performance Analysis
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)
• Experience supporting system-based commissioning and project turnover processes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex project analytics into concise executive-level insights and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as:
  • AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
  • AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
• Experience supporting Owner organizations in multi-prime delivery environments.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls technologies and enterprise PMIS platforms including:
  • Primavera P6
  • EcoSys
  • Procore
  • Aconex
  • Power BI
  • Similar project controls and data analytics platforms

Why Arcadis

At Arcadis we believe every contribution matters. Through our skills-based approach youll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on some of the worlds most complex and transformative projects.

As part of our team you will:

• Help deliver one of North Americas most significant advanced manufacturing programs.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts and project delivery professionals.
• Influence executive decisions on a high-profile mega-project.
• Lead the development and execution of best-in-class project controls practices.
• Create lasting impact for communities clients and future generations.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Compensation & Benefits

Arcadis offers a comprehensive benefits package for both full-time and part-time employees including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Company Programs
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• AD&D and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nine Paid Holidays
• 20 Days of Accrued PTO Per Year
• Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

Salary Range: $185000 - $225000

Actual compensation will vary based on experience education geographic location internal equity project assignment and budget considerations.

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification. We recognize that exceptional candidates often bring diverse experiences perspectives and transferable expertise that can contribute to success in this role.