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# Project Controls Manager - Airport at PMA Consultants Careers

- **Company:** PMA Consultants Careers
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $150k–$213k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pmaconsultants/83658348-6a17-4d87-a507-ddf83f22e88d

## Job description

Position Summary PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a large, multi-year capital project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This position will lead project controls for the delivery of a new catering facility utilizing Progressive Design-Build. The Project Controls Manager will provide independent cost, schedule, and risk analysis to support project decision-making throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational cutover, and closeout. Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Position Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule, incorporating procurement, environmental and regulatory reviews, permitting, long-lead equipment, construction, commissioning, and operational cutover.
- Maintain the master budget and cost plan and establish procedures for open-book cost development and design-to-budget management.
- Prepare independent cost estimates and schedule analyses and lead reconciliation with the Design-Builder at established project milestones.
- Evaluate early-work packages, work-package Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs), and the final GMP to support construction authorization.
- Manage the project risk register, contingency and allowance tracking, change control, and forecasting.
- Review invoices and monitor phase-specific Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amounts, cost-to-complete, and projected final cost.
- Identify cost and schedule trends and potential impacts and provide recommendations for corrective action.
- Develop weekly, monthly, and executive-level reports and maintain project controls dashboards within the Project Management Information System (PMIS).
- Track and report supplier diversity participation and other required project performance metrics.
- Coordinate with project management, design, construction, procurement, and other stakeholders to support integrated project delivery.
- Support project controls activities through commissioning, operational cutover, stabilization, and closeout.
- Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

- 10+ years of project controls experience on large, complex capital projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Experience with Progressive Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, or similar collaborative delivery methods, including GMP development and open-book pricing.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and integrated master scheduling.
- Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
- Experience with a Project Management Information System (PMIS) such as e-Builder, Kahua, Procore, or similar.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to present project information to leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Experience supporting airport, aviation, public-agency, or similarly complex capital projects is preferred.
- AACE certification (PSP, CCP, or DRMP) or PMP certification is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

## About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.

## About PMA Consultants Careers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PMA Consultants is a construction consulting firm providing program and project management services, known for its pure project management focus and innovation in scheduling algorithms since 1971.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, family-run)
- **Headquarters**: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- **Founded**: 1971
- **Founders**: Dr. Gui Ponce de Leon

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Construction consulting – program and project management for construction.
- **Target customers**: Owners and developers of large construction projects (enterprise, public sector, infrastructure, commercial, industrial). B2B.
- **Mission**: To transform how projects are managed toward improving project outcomes, ourselves, and the profession.

## Products & Services
- **Program & Project Management**: Full lifecycle management of construction programs, including cost, schedule, risk, and quality control.
- **On-site Construction Management**: Direct field oversight and coordination.
- **Consulting Services**: Advisory for planning, scheduling, dispute resolution, and sustainability.
- **Software Applications**: Proprietary scheduling software including the Graphical Path Method™ (GPM®) and other tools for cost/schedule predictability.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees, 20 offices across the United States.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (founder-led, family-run). Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Great Place to Work® Certified.
- **Growth Signals**: New CEO transition in March 2024 (Dax Ponce de Leon), continuous hiring across multiple states, expansion of remote/hybrid roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep expertise**: Over 50 years of pure project management focus in construction, with a proprietary scheduling algorithm (GPM).
- **Family-run culture**: Multigenerational leadership with emphasis on long-term relationships, employee welfare, and sustainable growth.
- **Certified MBE**: Diverse ownership status opens doors to public and private contracts.
- **Great Place to Work® Certified**: Demonstrated employee satisfaction.

## Strategic Focus
- Continuing to grow the team while maintaining a supportive, learning-oriented culture.
- Expanding use of proprietary software and sustainability consulting (LEED, ENV SP).
- Offering flexible work options (office, hybrid, client site, remote) to attract top talent.
- Investing in professional development and credentials for staff.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Employee well-being is a daily priority." Multigenerational, family-run firm emphasizing mutual respect, long-term careers, and continuous learning.
- **Work options**: Hybrid, remote, office, or client-site roles available depending on position.
- **Benefits & development**: Competitive pay, wellness programs, career development support, professional credentialing.
- **Recognition**: Voted a "Best Place to Work" and Great Place to Work® certified.
- **Values**: Equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging; commitment to safety; transparent interview process.

## Sources
1. [PMA Consultants – About](https://pmaconsultants.com/about/)
2. [PMA Consultants – Careers](https://pmaconsultants.com/careers/)
3. [PMA Consultants – Current Openings](https://pmaconsultants.com/current-openings/)
4. [Lever Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/pmaconsultants)

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