Reporting Manager Capital Construction

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid – must live in or relocate to Sacramento)**
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Utilities, Oil & Gas, Water, Capital Construction
Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Company

For over 30 years, our client has been an industry leader in delivering Project Management and Project Controls Solutions for large-scale Capital Construction Programs. Their professionals support major projects across Utilities, Oil & Gas, Water, and other infrastructure sectors throughout the United States.

They are certified as a Federal Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a State of California Small Business / Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SB/DVBE).

Position Summary

The Reporting Manager leads the Program Reporting Unit and defines the reporting strategy for a major capital program. This role oversees enterprise, program-level, and project-level reporting to provide accurate cost, schedule, risk, and performance analysis to leadership.

Candidates should bring a strong Project Controls background, including experience with Primavera P6, risk tools (e.g., Primavera Risk), cost management systems, Power BI, and data workflows. Experience in Oil & Gas project controls translates extremely well; rail experience is not required.

This is a hybrid role, but the selected candidate must live in or relocate to the Sacramento area. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Reporting Unit and establish reporting strategy, governance, and standards.
• Develop and maintain reporting policies, workflows, templates, and procedures.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual program reporting packages.
• Gather and validate data from project teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify automation opportunities through Power BI and modern data tools.
• Partner with cost, schedule, and risk leads to support EVMS, cost, schedule, cash flow, and risk reporting.
• Coordinate executive and Board-level reporting with the Financial Office.
• Develop and manage the overall reporting calendar.
• Oversee quality assurance for reporting deliverables.
• Lead, mentor, and manage reporting staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience producing project or program reporting.
• Experience enhancing or redesigning reporting processes or dashboards.
• Experience leading or supporting reporting teams.
• Knowledge of project controls, data management, and reporting methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced Power BI skills and understanding of data/report models.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Primavera Risk, and cost management systems.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and desktop publishing software.
• Familiarity with capital construction project controls.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation

The yearly base salary range is between $150,000 – $240,000.

This position is open to all experience levels. The actual salary offered may be above or below the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, and the location where the position is filled.

Relocation assistance is available.

Why You Will Love This Role

• Opportunity to lead reporting for a major capital program with executive visibility.
• Join a respected, well-established project controls organization.
• Significant growth opportunity for professionals advancing into reporting leadership roles.
• Hybrid work flexibility while contributing to a high-impact statewide program.

Disclaimer

This job description provides only a summary of the typical functions associated with this role and is not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or duties. The actual responsibilities, tasks, and duties assigned may differ from those outlined, and additional duties may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes to the jobholder’s responsibilities or activities implemented by our clients that differ from those described herein.

SmartHire is posting this position on behalf of our client, and the salary range provided is determined by the client. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors determined by the hiring company, including candidate qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes in salary, benefits, or bonuses made by our clients.