Principal Project Controls Specialist

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Aiken, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist to support our client in Aiken, SC. The Contractor will be responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis, or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis, and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program. Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis. Demonstrates proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding. Utilizes advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provides state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction. Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings - Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope. Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management. Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported. Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client’s business unit. Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management. Develops costing rates, explains costing rates for the budget process, maintains rates in PeopleSoft and analyzes pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools). Performs extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identifies productivity and financial issues; designs highly integrated financial controls; and creates cost-effective processes to enhance productivity. Defines requirements and develops models for complex business systems, develops test plans and scenarios, incorporates major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversees implementation of project and monitors system effectiveness. Initiates and directs special studies, develops business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translates conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans. Prepares comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans. Assembles, analyzes, interprets information and applies practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues. Provides leadership, technical direction, and training to other Project Controls personnel. Understands CAS/FAR principles.

Requirements

Strong personal computer skills.
Expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems.
Practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level.
Knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
Ability to maintain and obtain a DOE “Q” clearance.
Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience.
OR Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience.
OR An associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience.
OR A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Organization, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis, or estimating applications.
Performing project controls activities under very limited supervision.
Preparing business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.
Developing cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend out plans.
Utilizing advanced project control concepts and developing advanced system applications.
Providing technical control expertise to guide subordinates in complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
Participating in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings.
Developing and implementing a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope.
Analyzing variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicating reasons and mitigation plans to Management.
Performing and applying financial analysis techniques.
Developing costing rates, explaining costing rates for the budget process, maintaining rates in PeopleSoft, and analyzing pool variances.
Performing extensive analysis of business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute cost controls.
Identifying productivity and financial issues, designing integrated financial controls, and creating cost-effective processes.
Defining requirements and developing models for complex business systems, developing test plans and scenarios, and incorporating system enhancements.
Overseeing implementation of projects and monitoring system effectiveness.
Initiating and directing special studies and developing business solutions for complex problem areas.
Translating conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
Preparing comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
Assembling, analyzing, and interpreting information to create innovative solutions for complex business issues.
Providing leadership, technical direction, and training to other Project Controls personnel.
Understanding CAS/FAR principles.