Senior Project Controls Manager

Who We Are:

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.

How You Will Make an Impact:

This position is critical to the financial and schedule integrity of Atlas’ capital program. The Senior Project Controls Manager provides the cost, schedule, and performance management backbone for capital projects across both Sand & Logistics and Power divisions. By implementing disciplined forecasting, earned value analysis, and schedule oversight, this role reduces execution risk, improves predictability, and ensures leadership has real-time visibility into project performance.

A strong project controls function enables proactive decision-making, strengthens capital governance, and supports successful delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure projects that power Atlas’ growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee integrated master project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) for capital projects across Sand & Logistics and Power divisions.
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path identification, float analysis, near-critical path review, and schedule recovery planning.
• Establish and manage project cost control systems including budget tracking, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecast-at-complete (FAC) reporting.
• Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) processes including CPI, SPI, planned value (PV), earned value (EV), and actual cost (AC) analysis.
• Validate contractor progress and verify progressive billing against physical percent complete, installed quantities, and approved schedule milestones.
• Lead monthly cost and schedule forecast reviews with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Finance.
• Identify cost and schedule variances early and provide root-cause analysis with recommended corrective actions.
• Develop standardized project reporting dashboards and executive-level capital performance summaries.
• Maintain capital cash flow forecasts aligned with project schedules and financial planning requirements.
• Support capital budget development and ensure alignment between approved budgets and execution plans.
• Oversee change management tracking, contingency utilization, and risk exposure monitoring.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules into a unified master execution plan.
• Ensure alignment between schedule progress, procurement status, and field execution.
• Support risk identification workshops and develop schedule and cost risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain historical project performance data to improve estimating accuracy and forecasting reliability.
• Ensure compliance with internal capital governance procedures and reporting standards.
• Mentor Project Managers and construction staff on cost control and schedule discipline best practices.
• Continuously improve project controls processes, tools, and reporting systems to enhance predictability and transparency.
• All other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or capital project management within industrial, energy, infrastructure, or heavy construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale CAPEX projects ($25MM–$100MM+).
• Advanced proficiency in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and integrated master schedule development.
• Strong experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) including CPI, SPI, PV, EV, and AC performance analysis.
• Proven background in cost control, forecasting (EAC / ETC), change management, and contingency tracking.
• Experience verifying contractor progress and validating progressive billing against physical percent complete.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required); Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, and performance dashboards.
• Experience working with ERP and cost management systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex cost and schedule data.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Ability to present cost and schedule performance clearly to executive leadership.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, AACE (CCP, PSP, EVP), or PMI-SP preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and process discipline.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and escalate risks early.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight in a high-accountability environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

 Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction with project teams, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Periodic travel to active construction sites within Sand & Logistics and Power divisions.
• Exposure to industrial construction environments including noise, dust, heavy equipment activity, and varying weather conditions when visiting field locations.
• Ability to walk active job sites, access elevated platforms, and attend field coordination meetings as required.
• Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when visiting construction or industrial sites.
• Extended periods of computer work, data analysis, and review of schedules, cost reports, and technical documentation.
• Occasional extended work hours during critical project phases, reporting cycles, or capital review periods.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Best People and Team. Great Places to Work, Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
• Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immed