Project Controls Manager

  • The Superior Group
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time

Position: Project Controls Manager
Reports to: Director of Finance
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000

We take into consideration a number of factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates.

Superior is looking for a Project Controls Manager to lead and manage our Project Finance function. They will oversee the Cost-to-Complete (CTC) process for all active projects, including the implementation of project controls, including cost control and budget alignment as well as schedule management. This role is located at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a team of financial analysts, while closely collaborating with the broader Finance team
  • Act as a liaison between Finance and Project Operations, fostering strong cross-functional relationships
  • Lead weekly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) meetings with operations and leadership to ensure consistency across projects
  • Reconcile project estimates with executed contracts and identify fair adjustments to achieve corporate goals
  • Align project schedules with CTCs, ensuring consistency with the master schedule
  • Set Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) targets and track team performance against defined goals
  • Promote accountability by supporting project teams in the reporting and analysis of job performance
  • Oversee job cost control processes and safeguard the accuracy and integrity of financial data
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in project controls

Your Characteristics

  • You’re organized, great at prioritization, and focused on achieving team goals
  • You bring a strong analytical and curious mindset, with critical thinking and a drive for continuous improvement
  • You collaborate well across departments and influence at all levels of the organization
  • You’re passionate about mentoring and investing in the professional development of junior colleagues

Your Expertise

  • Required: You have at least 8 years of experience in project management, project finance, or a related field
  • Required: You earned your Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Finance
  • Bonus Points: You’re familiar with Finance in the construction industry

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

  • Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
  • Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
  • 401K Plan: We contribute a portion of your 401K for you
  • Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
  • Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $500 to your HSA each year
  • Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

About The Superior Group (Superior)

Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction. From hospitals to data centers to stadiums and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. Our heritage dates back more than 100 years, and we’re proudly headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Superior is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screens.

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Job ID: 485300273
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025

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