Project Controls Specialist

About the Role

Under limited supervision, the Project Controls Specialist serves as the project team's subject-matter expert in planning & scheduling, progress measurement, cost management, change management, reporting, and analysis. This role is a business partner to the project team(s) and understands company processes and key business drivers to problem-solve using technical experience, judgment, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of the project controls execution plan
• Implementation of the Project Management and Controls System and project initiation process
• Implementation of the project OBS, WBS, and CBS in the required financial and progress systems
• Understand and follow the company's Project Controls procedures
• Demonstrates understanding of Earned Value Management principles
• Basic knowledge of EPC contracting types (LS, Cost Plus, Reimbursable)
• Assists in the Estimate Conforming process
• Understands the project chart of accounts and its relationship to the estimate and contract scope to assist project execution
• Owns monthly budget, schedule, change management tracking, and project risk reporting
• Works closely with Project Accounting to manage project cash flow, revenue recognition, billing
• Assists change management efforts, including building of cost estimates in support of change verification
• Reporting – Provide timely and accurate Schedule, Cost and Progress Measurement data and analysis
• Knowledge of Scheduling Software and processes and their relationship to cost and progress
• Owns project schedule updates, maintenance, review, cost management, and analysis to identify and report trends
• Owns risk assessment for the project, including risk and opportunity analysis for all phases of the project
• Participate in Closeout Report data collection
• Interacts with the Operations team and represents the Company to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives
• Supports the professional development and growth of junior project controls personnel

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering, construction management, business, finance, or related fields
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in project controls or project management in the commercial construction market
• Demonstrates experience using Primavera
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving can-do attitude and high level of coordination skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
• Accepts change and works well under pressure
• Knowledge of common business tools such as Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness of contract and construction terminology

Additional Preferred Qualification

• An understanding of JDE Edwards is not required but would be a plus

Travel

• 15% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location

Physical/Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Climbing stairs
• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Quiet environment
• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pay

• USD $88,380.00 - USD $117,970.00 /Yr