Project Control Specialist II

Verdantas • San Ramon, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a remote Project Controls Specialist II to support Project Managers with project scheduling, reporting, and document control. The role works closely with project teams and clients to monitor design and billing status, track deliverables, and report on key performance indicators. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and able to identify problems, understand root causes, and take ownership of resolving them. The position uses project management software and Gantt charts to develop and maintain project schedules.

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 methods such as redlined PDF files, email, text messages, phone calls, team meetings, or 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 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level