Project Controls Specialist II
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About the role
Verdantas is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support Project Managers. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on maintaining project schedules and preparing reports. This position is remote.
Responsibilities
- Develop Project Schedules using the project scope and Work Breakdown Structure
- Create custom project schedules with little guidance from Project Managers
- Update and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Excel Schedule, Vantagepoint Project Plan, and/or Microsoft Teams
- Request and process project status updates from Project Managers, Area Project Delivery Leaders, and/or Area Leaders. Status updates may be collected via redlined .pdf files, email messages, text messages, phone calls, team meetings, or one-on-one conversations
- Create project summaries and schedule variance reports with Project Managers
- Generate project and portfolio-level reports to share with Project Managers and the project team as needed
- Submit, download, and/or update forms, paperwork, etc. on external and internal document control systems
- Monitor client document control systems, route inquiries, track deliverables, and update project status
- Coordinate closely with project teams to track design progress, billing status, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Identify issues, determine root causes, and drive solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2-4 Years of Data Analysis Experience
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite – particularly Excel
- Past/Current experience as a project accountant, project controls, or project management
- Experience in Microsoft Project, Vantagepoint, Power BI, Scheduling, or similar programs
Pay
Salary Range $67,000 - $85,000
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays