Project Controls Associate

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 114429
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
 The Opportunity Position assigned to either a role in Scheduling or Cost Management or a combination

As the Project Controls Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

Perform routine project controls assignments according to training, capability and experience
Focus on developing knowledge regarding scheduling, costing, and concepts related to the industry technology and project management.
Key ResponsibilitiesGain working knowledge of industry, technologies, project execution, cost, schedule and financial systems.  General understanding of budgets.

Cost:

Assists in Cost Reporting & tracking.
Assists in maintenance of quantity reporting.
Assists in managing change log. 
Understands B&V financial entity DOR and begins comprehension of financial acumen.

Scheduling:

Assists in schedule development and maintenance.
Assists in schedule adherence reports.
Assists in earned value reports.
Assists with critical path and float analysis.

Management ResponsibilitiesIndividual Contributor

Requirements

• Four year Bachelor's degree or local equivalent required, or equivalent experience.
• No experience required with a four year Bachelor's degree or local equivalent.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine project controls assignments according to training, capability and experience
• Focus on developing knowledge regarding scheduling, costing, and concepts related to the industry technology and project management.
• Gain working knowledge of industry, technologies, project execution, cost, schedule and financial systems.
• Assists in Cost Reporting & tracking.
• Assists in maintenance of quantity reporting.
• Assists in managing change log.
• Understands B&V financial entity DOR and begins comprehension of financial acumen.
• Assists in schedule development and maintenance.
• Assists in schedule adherence reports.
• Assists in earned value reports.
• Assists with critical path and float analysis.

Benefits

• Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities.
• We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

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