Project Controls Specialist - Industrial

About the role

The Project Controls Specialist works closely with the Industrial Project Team to understand project requirements, develop and maintain execution plans, and utilize project controls tools to track and evaluate project success. This role involves creating and maintaining project schedules, monitoring field labor productivity, assisting in cost forecasting, and supporting the project controls team leader with various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project controls requirements per project and provide input to project team members on necessary reporting.
• Develop applicable project control reports to track project progress.
• Create project schedules aligned with budgets and cost requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, foremen, and estimators to develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for projects.
• Work with project foremen and subcontractors to develop a Critical Path Methodology (CPM) project schedule reflecting actual work activities.
• Create resource teams in Primavera software and assign resources to project schedules.
• Develop WBS aligned with project needs and generate reports for owner feedback per area and trade.
• Establish and track project-specific rules of credit.
• Load project schedules with labor units, non-labor units, and costs as required.
• Create and adjust project baselines based on change orders or sequence changes.
• Ensure alignment among project managers, owners, and team members on baselines used for progress tracking.
• Document project schedule updates, cost updates, sequence changes, or reasons for delays.
• Analyze LPI, SPI, and KPI reports and provide feedback to the Project Manager on project health.
• Review and verify the accuracy of project controls information, adjusting as necessary.
• Participate in project meetings and lead schedule-specific meetings with team members and subcontractors.
• Review contractor schedules and provide feedback for necessary changes.
• Gather information to format project-specific reports and update schedules based on progress.
• Create and assign project-specific codes.
• Develop cost reports based on project requirements, including invoicing, contract values, and forecasting information.
• Assist the project control team leader in developing project control plans.
• Provide input to project management on analyzing impacts from change orders, delays, or potential risks.
• Maintain ongoing education to stay updated on technological methods, software, and tools.
• Analyze project-specific information to create and track risk logs for review and mitigation.
• Understand estimating procedures and break down estimates into durations, hours, and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (typically six years of progressive work experience).
• Extensive practical experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Project) and Primavera Project P6.
• Strong working knowledge of scheduling techniques and industry standards.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of contract language and project management.
• Accounting software knowledge.
• Advanced computer software skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving capability.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Construction knowledge.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs.

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional visits to job sites requiring standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs.
• Periodic travel and ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Equipment/Tools

• Laptop Computer
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest.
• Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt.