Principal Project Controls Specialist

About the Role

As a Principal Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for project control scheduling activities. These activities will involve low to high complexity projects, a portfolio of low complexity projects, or a subset of high complexity projects or programs scope. You will report to the Manager of Projects and be located at Shoreview, MN. This position can be 100% remote. We prefer a candidate local to the greater Minnesota area.

Responsibilities

• Utilize project scheduling databases, manufacturing work management systems, and the ERP system to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Lead schedule review meetings with project teams consisting of Project Managers, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Establish schedule baselines and track schedule adherence performance.
• Serve as the project controls subject matter expert focusing on project scheduling.
• Apply advanced skills in communication, cross-cultural awareness, and leadership.
• Apply tools and techniques to plan work to reduce inefficiencies and improve overall project scheduling performance.
• Promote teamwork, including maintenance and sharing of project schedules, to ensure the team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project scheduling status.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement and lessons learned for future work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in the position functional/technical area.
• Primavera scheduling experience required.

Pay

The base salary range for this position, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Wellness programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being, including an Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions to support employees' retirement.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs to help employees grow in their careers.
• Global recognition and service programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service.
• Employee referral program.