Job Description

GovStaff is seeking a Project Controls Manager for a key permanent job opening at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. The selected candidate will be part of a transformational aviation program shaping the future of one of the busiest airports in the nation.

Here’s your career opportunity to work with a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to delivering excellence while leaving your mark on a project that will impact millions of travelers for decades.

Potential candidates need to be well-versed in Project Controls best practices in order to support the development and control of schedules, contracts, and the tracking of contract performance in a fast-paced environment. Construction or Engineering experience required, as well as hands-on experience with e-Builder.

Offering a high-profile challenging work environment, an attractive salary, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to work alongside esteemed leaders within the government space.

This is a leadership role where you’ll ensure that all project documentation, workflows, and reporting systems are streamlined, accurate, and fully aligned with the needs of a fast-paced, large-scale airport program. Your expertise in e-Builder will allow you to create efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all project teams and stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead and manage the document controls program for capital projects at EWR Airport.
• Serve as the primary e-Builder subject matter expert, managing configuration, workflows, permissions, and reporting.
• Develop and enforce document control procedures and project controls standards to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing support for staff and consultants using e-Builder.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and executives to ensure project information is accessible, up to date, and actionable.
• Generate executive-level reports and dashboards to drive decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience in project controls and document control management on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• REQUIRED Deep working knowledge of e-Builder
• Strong understanding of project workflows, compliance, and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced airport environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience administering e-Builder or similar capital project management software.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and capital project lifecycles.
• Proficient in workflow design, form creation, and data/report configuration within e-Builder.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to train and support a diverse range of users with varying technical skills.

ADDITIONAL “PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS

• e-Builder Certification or formal training.
• Experience integrating e-Builder with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards).
• Knowledge of construction or facilities management in a public or private sector organization.

At GovStaff, we operate in strict confidence: We do not share resumes, names, or applications outside of GovStaff unless given express consent by each candidate. We welcome all professionals to our GovStaff Network, regardless of current job-seeking status.

Please apply if you feel this key opening may meet your experience and interests! All applications are still welcome if this role does not meet your interests or requirements. We’ll gladly hang onto your profile. We'll contact you if another position opens that could be a match. GovStaff and all our business partners adhere to all EEOC regulations.

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