Project Controls Manager

STV is seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Manager / Senior Scheduler to join our Project Controls team in the Philadelphia region. This is a leadership-level role supporting large-scale, complex construction programs, with a strong emphasis on schedule management, risk analysis, and project controls execution.

The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of experience, deep knowledge of construction scheduling (preferably contractor-side exposure), and a proven track record supporting mega-projects ($1.5B+). This individual will play a critical role in guiding project teams, advising clients, and ensuring successful project delivery across high-profile programs.

This position requires a minimum of three days per week onsite in Philadelphia.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls & Scheduling Leadership

• Lead and oversee project scheduling and controls activities across large, complex capital programs.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze CPM schedules across all project phases (planning, design, construction, and closeout).
• Establish baseline schedules, monitor progress, and develop recovery and mitigation strategies.
• Provide advisory-level input to leadership and clients on schedule performance, risks, and corrective actions.

Contractor Oversight & Schedule Review

• Review and evaluate contractor schedules, updates, and sequencing approaches.
• Perform and/or review Time Impact Analyses (TIAs), delay analyses, and change order schedule impacts.
• Provide independent analysis and recommendations related to claims, extensions of time, and schedule disputes.
• Ensure contractor compliance with contract requirements and scheduling best practices.

Risk, Claims & Performance Management

• Lead schedule risk analysis, identifying critical path risks, float erosion, and potential delays.
• Support claims analysis, forensic scheduling, and dispute resolution efforts.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and industry best practices.
• Partner with project teams to proactively mitigate risks and optimize delivery outcomes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a senior advisor to Project Managers, Construction Managers, and clients.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to validate schedule assumptions, sequencing, and phasing.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior schedulers and project controls staff.
• Present schedule updates, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 20+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction management.
• Extensive experience supporting large-scale construction projects ($1.5B+ in value).
• Strong background in construction scheduling, preferably with contractor-side experience.
• Proven experience leading complex CPM scheduling efforts on major capital programs.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling methodologies.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Construction sequencing and phasing
  • Critical path method (CPM) scheduling
  • Schedule risk analysis and recovery planning
• Experience with:
  • Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and claims support
  • Cost/resource loading and forecasting (preferred)
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts (a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare or hospital construction projects (strongly preferred).
• Previous experience working in a contractor environment.
• Certifications:
  • Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) preferred
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred

Work Environment

• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Hybrid expectation: Minimum 3 days per week onsite

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.