Project Controls/Data Analyst-NOT REMOTE

About the role

This is not a remote job. Must be able to work on site every day in Taylor, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain multiple project reports (both internal & client) on a weekly basis
• Develop and maintain multiple reports on weekly and monthly labor progress and performance reports (both internal and client), project cost tracking reports for indirect labor and subcontracts
• Assist with development and maintenance of change management system including change orders, budget shifts, and trends including contingency management
• Timely and accurate forward-looking analysis and mitigation plan development to reduce or eliminate unforeseen cost impacts
• Actively participate in reviews of all project controls deliverables with the project team
• Assist management in forecasting the project expected costs for monthly reporting purposes
• Develop and maintain progress tracking tool
• Perform data audits to ensure accuracy of information
• Establish key performance indicators (and/or strengthen details and definitions of existing KPI) and metrics to monitor project performance and operational health

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls
• Possess thorough working knowledge of scheduling and costing principles
• Proficiency in MS Office and HIGH LEVEL EXCEL SKILLS (Pivot Table, Macros, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, preferred or equivalent work experience, required
• Strong understanding of project management and process design principles and construction practices
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Competencies

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to taste or smell
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, or around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eye wear, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection
• Must be able to safely access and traverse indoor and outdoor obstacles for site inspections, including climbing ladders, walking on stairs, catwalks, and other types of uneven surfaces where activity inspections are needed

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development