Snr. Project Control Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager and engineering leads in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks
• Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules
• Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules
• Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces
• Load resources and develop progress curves and manpower histograms
• Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports
• Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis
• Develop layouts and look-aheads to assist team members to execute work
• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders
• Versatile in verbally and in writing advising project management and discipline personnel on impacts, and contingencies and generally guiding the scopes towards the earliest possible finish
• Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level
• Provide input into the budget forecasting process
• Train, encourage, and provide guidance to planning engineers, junior and assistant personnel
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required
• Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions

Qualifications

• High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on the Energy, oil and gas and Chemicals engineering industry
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules
• Leads project meetings and makes presentations
• Problem-solving skills, ability to resolve complex situations with appropriate management
• Requires excellent working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel
• Must have a proven record and experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects
• Must have an understanding of the basic principles of project management
• Requires an excellent general understanding of Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control
• Must have a high degree of computer literacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Demands

• Communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension
• May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely

Work Environment

• Will work in a general office environment
• Capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment
• Must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from a distance of 20 inches or less

Pay

• The expected salary range for this Illinois position, Snr. Project Control Specialist is between $119,600 and 168,750 annually.
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

• This position Snr. Process Engineer is eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits.
• This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.