Project Controls Assistant Manager

Project Controls Assistant Manager – Dallas, TX

Full-Time | On-Site | Dallas, TX

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has over 40 years of industry experience, providing a strong foundation for continued success. We foster a culture of learning, professional development, and well-being while prioritizing work-life balance and ethical business practices. Join us as we continue to grow and make a meaningful impact.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Assistant Manager to support Dallas Independent School District (DISD) capital improvement and construction programs in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for supporting project controls functions including cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, earned value analysis, dashboard development, and program performance monitoring across multiple K-12 construction projects.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  
  
  
  • Construction Management
  
  
  • Engineering
  
  
  • Finance
  
  
  • Related field
  
  
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• Progress toward or certification in:
  
  
  
  • AACE CCP
  
  
  • AACE PSP
  
  
  • Similar project controls certifications
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in:
  
  
  
  • Project Controls
  
  
  • Scheduling
  
  
  • Cost Management
  
  
  • Construction or infrastructure programs
  
  
  
  


• Strong experience with:
  
  
  
  • Primavera P6
  
  
  • Microsoft Project
  
  
  
  


• Working knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Cost control
  
  
  • Forecasting
  
  
  • Earned value analysis
  
  
  
  


• Experience supporting:
  
  
  
  • Multi-project programs
  
  
  • Capital improvement programs
  
  
  
  


• Strong:
  
  
  
  • Analytical skills
  
  
  • Organizational skills
  
  
  • Problem-solving abilities
  
  
  
  


• Advanced proficiency in:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Excel
  
  
  • Reporting tools
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • K-12 construction programs
  
  
  • Public-sector programs
  
  
  • Bond-funded programs
  
  
  
  


• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • e-Builder
  
  
  • Procore
  
  
  • PMWeb
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Financial systems
  
  
  • Integration with project controls platforms
  
  
  
  


• Experience developing:
  
  
  
  • Power BI dashboards
  
  
  • Reporting dashboards
  
  
  • KPI tracking tools
  
  
  
  


• Progress toward or possession of:
  
  
  
  • AACE CCP
  
  
  • AACE PSP certifications
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project controls functions across multiple K-12 construction projects including:
  
  
  
  • Cost tracking
  
  
  • Forecasting
  
  
  • Reporting
  
  
  
  


• Assist with establishing and maintaining:
  
  
  
  • Project budgets
  
  
  • Cost forecasts
  
  
  • Cash flow projections
  
  
  
  


• Track:
  
  
  
  • Project expenditures
  
  
  • Commitments
  
  
  • Funding alignment
  
  
  
  


• Support:
  
  
  
  • Earned value analysis
  
  
  • Performance measurement
  
  
  • Project health evaluations
  
  
  
  


• Develop and maintain:
  
  
  
  • Dashboards
  
  
  • Reports
  
  
  • KPIs for program leadership
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate with:
  
  
  
  • Project Managers
  
  
  • Assistant Project Managers
  
  
  • Program teams
  
  
  
  


• Collect, validate, and update project controls data


• Identify:
  
  
  
  • Trends
  
  
  • Risks
  
  
  • Cost variances
  
  
  • Schedule variances
  
  
  
  


• Assist in reviewing:
  
  
  
  • Contractor cost proposals
  
  
  • Change Orders
  
  
  
  


• Support:
  
  
  
  • Monthly reporting
  
  
  • Quarterly reporting
  
  
  • Stakeholder reporting requirements
  
  
  
  


• Maintain project controls documentation and reporting consistency across projects


• Assist in implementing and improving:
  
  
  
  • Project controls standards
  
  
  • Processes
  
  
  • Reporting tools
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate with:
  
  
  
  • Finance teams
  
  
  • Accounting teams
  
  
  
  


• Support integration of systems including:
  
  
  
  • e-Builder
  
  
  • PMWeb
  
  
  • Similar project management platforms
  
  
  
  


• Participate in:
  
  
  
  • Project meetings
  
  
  • Program meetings
  
  
  • Leadership reporting discussions
  
  
  
  


• Provide mentorship and guidance to:
  
  
  
  • Junior project controls staff
  
  
  • Analysts
  
  
  
  

Preferred Skills / Abilities

• Analytical thinking and data interpretation


• Attention to detail and reporting accuracy


• Proactive risk identification abilities


• Communication and reporting clarity


• Process improvement mindset

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunity to support impactful educational infrastructure programs


• Collaborative and growth-focused work environment


• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

• Compensation: DOE / COE

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. CMTS is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, and all other employment practices.