Project Control Specialist II

Verdantas•San Ramon, CA

5d•$65,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support Project Managers in maintaining project schedules, preparing reports, and monitoring project progress. This remote position is suited to an organized professional with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability. The specialist monitors client document control systems to route project inquiries, review status changes, and track upcoming deliverables. The role uses project management software and Gantt charts to develop and maintain schedules using updates from project teams and document control systems. The specialist communicates frequently with project teams and Project Managers about design status, billing status, and other key performance indicators, and takes ownership of identifying and resolving problems. The position also involves creating project and portfolio reports, project summaries, and schedule variance reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1–3 years of data analysis experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.
Past or current experience as a project accountant, in project controls, or in project management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Project, Vantagepoint, Power BI, scheduling, or similar programs.

Responsibilities

Request and process project status updates from Project Managers, Area Project Delivery Leaders, and/or Area Leaders, using sources such as redlined PDF files, email, text messages, phone calls, team meetings, and one-on-one conversations.
Create project summaries and schedule variance reports with Project Managers.
Generate project- and portfolio-level reports for Project Managers and project teams as needed.
Submit, download, and update forms and other paperwork on external and internal document control systems.
Develop project schedules using project scope and the Work Breakdown Structure.
Create custom project schedules with little guidance from Project Managers.
Update and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Excel Schedule, Vantagepoint Project Plan, and/or Microsoft Teams.
Monitor client document control systems to route project inquiries, review status changes, and track upcoming deliverables.
Communicate with project teams and Project Managers to monitor and report on design status, billing status, and other key performance indicators.
Identify problems, understand their root causes, and take ownership of resolving them.