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Estimated Pay info$14 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Houston, Texas

About this job

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

  • Competitive pay and benefits.
  • A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
  • Professional development and leadership programs.
  • To work on exciting projects for your community.
  • Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
  • More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your resume with us!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Controls Manager 1 is responsible for the general administration of all Manhattan project controls practices and policies within their region. In this role, the Project Controls Manager is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the operating platform for Manhattan and ensuring all regional projects embrace and incorporate new and existing operational guidelines into everyday performance. This position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong communication and customer service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leads the process of onboarding and training regional operations personnel with regard to systems training
  • Provides ongoing training to enable project teams to operate in accordance with company standards and Manhattan Guiding Principles
  • Provides operational support to the Project Directors and Project Teams
  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators in various PM Systems
  • Monitor software standards and training for the company
  • Project Management System Administration
  • Assists teams in managing standards for general conditions, cash flow tracking, and schedule standards
  • Participates in monthly project status reviews to ensure that projects remain compliant
  • Job Cost Budget Review and Approvals within the region
  • Assists with the Project Performance Review process within the region
  • Works with Project Accountants and Project Managers to create and monitor billing forecasts and change management
  • Ability to analyze, identify, and resolve issues with various PM Systems
  • Assist in the review and potential rollout of new software
  • Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

  • Strong Financial Acumen
  • Tech Savvy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Functions effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Exhibits strong leadership qualities
  • Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
  • Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products and proficiency with PM Systems
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Basic understanding of various delivery methods

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Math or equivalent
  • 8 years of industry experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

  • Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
  • Ability to repeat the same movements.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
  • Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
  • Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
  • Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan's award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

  • 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
  • ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
  • Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
  • 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
  • 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction.




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Posting ID: 1262536589 Posted: 2026-05-24 Job Title: Project Control Manager