Project Control Specialist

7-Eleven•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Project Control Specialist oversees and coordinates capital project cost estimating processes and procedures. The role works with internal and external partners to support estimating for company-managed projects, ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and develop and maintain tools that improve estimating and the use of company resources.

Requirements

Associate degree or two-year degree.
Five or more years of relevant work experience.
Extensive knowledge of estimating and scheduling tools.
Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication skills and ability to research and resolve issues.
Ability to read drawings.
Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
Ability to work independently without immediate supervision and in a team environment.
Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Access.

Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and validate cost estimates prepared internally or by external contractors.
Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to estimate time, materials, equipment, and labor for assigned capital and expense projects.
Identify process changes that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction, and make recommendations.
Prepare preliminary estimates for planning and detailed, itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications.
Review data to determine material and labor requirements, and collaborate with internal partners to adjust estimates as needed.
Apply cost and risk analysis to support Project Managers in producing complete and accurate project estimates.
Develop and lead the use of estimating concepts, processes, practices, risk evaluations, and contingency determinations; make recommendations.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and publish estimating processes, deliverables, and tools.
Lead and participate in cross-organizational work groups to develop, maintain, and improve estimating and scheduling processes and tools.
Analyze project schedules, progress measurements, cost estimates and variances, risk management, procurement, and contract management to improve project estimates and schedules.
Ensure policies and procedures are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and organizational requirements.
Complete other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management.