Site Construction Project Controls Manager

RINA is looking for a Senior Site Project Manager. He is responsible for driving execution and schedule performance at the site level by leading daily coordination, contractor oversight, and schedule adherence for a major industrial construction project. This is a field-based role focused on maintaining project momentum and ensuring alignment between planned schedules and actual field progress.

Location Gum Spring Arkansas

Project Waste to Energy plant erection

Duration 12 months

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily coordination of construction activities, ensuring execution aligns with project milestones and schedule priorities.
• Drive contractor performance through assertive field presence, proactive problem-solving, and clear accountability.
• Monitor and report on project progress using Primavera P6 and other performance tools; support field data integration and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Project Director to analyze schedule risks, evaluate mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate daily huddles, look-ahead planning, and progress tracking to maintain visibility of upcoming work and critical path activities.
• Identify and eliminate obstacles to productivity in real time by working closely with field teams, contractors, and support staff.
• Coordinate closely with project controls staff to ensure accurate reporting of schedule, cost, and risk metrics.
• Enforce and support change management processes, integrating approved changes into field execution and schedule baselines.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and insights to senior leadership and project stakeholders on field status and schedule health.
• Support procurement and contract administration teams with onsite tracking, performance monitoring, and interface management.
• Champion safety, quality, and execution efficiency through daily engagement and strong field leadership.

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred (experience-based exceptions may be considered).
• 7–10+ years of experience in construction project management or project controls, preferably on large-scale infrastructure, industrial, or energy projects.
• Proven site-based experience is required, with a strong track record of field coordination, schedule oversight, and contractor interface.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required; experience with other scheduling and project controls tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of schedule-driven execution, critical path management, and earned value principles.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills with a solutions-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Ability to assess field conditions, adapt plans, and work efficiently under tight timelines and evolving priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and standard communication tools.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with an onsite Project Director while independently leading daily schedule and field oversight responsibilities

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