Project Controls Manager

Company: C&I Engineering
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: C&I Engineering is looking for a talented and driven individual to join our team! About the opportunity: Project Controls Manager (Capital Project Cost Estimating and Scheduling) We are currently seeking a full-time Project Controls Manager with expertise in Capital Project Cost Estimating and Scheduling to help us achieve our company's mission. This person will be part of the Project Controls team, which is responsible for determining the cost and value of the projects C&I takes on. C&I is an employee-owned, full-service engineering design firm providing engineering/design/project management and procurement services to various clients in oil & gas, food & beverage, and distilled spirits. Responsibilities include: Manages a department of estimators and schedulers, ensuring that deliverables are met. The Project Controls Manager leads their team by developing training, assigning training, providing performance feedback, and identifying performance gaps on the Project Controls team. Participates in the selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination of personnel assigned. Monitors deliverables created by the project controls department while ensuring accuracy. Prepares and coordinates the development of staffing and operating plans for cost and scheduling activities. Defines project needs for cost estimates and schedules in conjunction with Project Managers and in accordance with contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures. Prepares or manages the timely preparation of cost control activities. Defines the need for cost control in conjunction with Project Managers and in accordance with contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures. Creates and approves project control procedures and plans to be used by C&I staff. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as accounting, business, engineering, construction, or related fields with 10 to 15 years of related experience. Knowledge of computer programs such as Icarus, Primavera, and Microsoft Project. Must be proficient in Microsoft software such as Word and Excel. Industry experience in construction, scheduling, estimating, project management or project controls. Experience managing teams and developing staff. Other Preferred Competencies: Proficient in providing strong customer service to clients and project teams. Experienced in capital project cost estimating and management. Must be able to communicate service to clients and project teams is essential. Must be able to communicate project information to the necessary parties. Collaborate with others to identify schedules, activities, logic, duration, and sequences. Why join us: Employee Owned (via ESOP) Matching 401 (k) and ESOP contributions Health Insurance Dental and Vision Flexible Schedules Optional 4-Day Work Weeks Our core values include: People: Building our company on diversity, development, and experience Quality: Doing the right things right Ownership: Holding ourselves and our teams accountable for results Service: Understanding our partnership and providing valued solutions Meet most but not all requirements? At C&I, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that celebrates dedication and passion as much as past experience. If you are excited about this role and joining our team, we encourage you to still apply! You could be the perfect fit for this (or another) role. C&I is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Requirements:

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