Description:
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will lead the project controls processes alongside the internal project management team to ensure project deliverables are executed within budget and schedule.
- Ensure proper project set-up in Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Analyze data, review logs, and generate reports using Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Develop and manage the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Adhere to project execution plans.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement, construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control.
- Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for accurate coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Collaborate with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project and contingency costs and support external audits.
- Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order and subcontract) change orders.
- Develop and present cash flow reports.
- Create and analyze schedules at various levels.
- Apply and review logic ties within schedules.
- Monitor resource loading within schedules.
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Generate schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting formats.
- Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and backup documentation for accuracy.
- Consult with the project team regarding schedule progress.
- Analyze and evaluate schedule management, including critical path method (CPM) scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, and forecasting.
- Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
- Develop and maintain an earned value management system (EVMS).
- Input and validate progress measurement.
- Develop and maintain progress curves.
- Perform material takeoffs.
- Conduct quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Perform field audits to validate reporting accuracy and processes.
- Assist with Project Forensic Analysis as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and 3 years of direct project controls experience required; OR
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain).