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Project Controls Specialist III (2966)

EDG · New Orleans, LA · 1 wk ago
Project ManagementFull-time

Job Summary

The Project Controls Specialist III performs all project controls functions including scheduling and cost control. They work with schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, and other key stakeholders to refine deliverables prior to stage gate reviews. This position serves as a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and process development/improvement for the Project Controls team.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Aid the project manager in developing the project scope of work.
  • Study and understand all relevant project documents to prepare plans and schedules.
  • Collaborate with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
  • Convert scope of work documents into logically linked resource-loaded project schedules.
  • Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
  • Maintain progress against the project schedule and prepare progress reports.
  • Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant intervals.
  • Create and review relevant reports for stakeholders.
  • Advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, contingencies, and guide scopes towards early completion.
  • Analyze progress and effects on the schedule and advise necessary corrective actions.
  • Mentor other Project Controls Specialists on the team.
  • Develop and/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on stakeholder feedback and upper management insights.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and issues.
  • Lead/assist in the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessments).
  • Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as needed.
  • Assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables, including business cases presented by project teams.
  • Provide input into the budget forecasting process.
  • Track actual costs and prepare cost forecasts.
  • Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and assess the impact of all change requests.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Requires five (5) years of Project Controls related experience; Requires previous experience using Primavera P6 to build schedules;
  • Effective communication skills with project stakeholders and upper management;
  • Basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel;
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities;
  • Skilled writing;
  • Understanding of basic project management principles;
  • Basic understanding of Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control;
  • Resides within a reasonable commuting distance to work location; Candidates outside a reasonable commuting distance must provide a cover letter regarding intentions to relocate;
  • Resides within commuting distance to New Orleans prior to starting employment;
  • High degree of computer literacy.

Additional Application Requirement

To be considered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that they understand there will be no relocation assistance provided. Candidates outside of commuting distance to the office who do not provide a cover letter will not be screened for the position.

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