Staff Project Controls Specialist - Construction (Houston)

About the role

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will lead project controls processes with the internal project management team to ensure project deliverables are executed within budget and schedule. Responsibilities include setting up projects in Enterprise Planning & Controls software, analyzing data, creating WBS, developing scheduling reports, and supporting external audits.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans and serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding and input changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Review and manage upstream and downstream change orders.
• Develop and present a cash flow report and perform material takeoffs.
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM), develop and maintain earned value management systems, and perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes and assist with Project Forensic Analysis.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 3 years of direct project controls experience.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 3 years of direct project controls experience.