Project Controls Cost and Scheduling Specialist II

Renuke • Raleigh, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments, including complex aspects of estimating, scheduling, change analysis, and cost control. The PCS-II is an essential member of a project team, supporting 1 to 2 project managers on varying ranked projects. This role requires proficient use, understanding, and application of project controls principles and associated software tools. The position is considered to have advanced acumen in project controls and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application, demonstrated through extensive and diverse work experience or less experience coupled with higher levels of formal education.

Requirements

• P6 experience is a Must
• Excel experience is a Must
• At least a couple years of P6 experience
• True project controls candidates will receive preference
• Candidates must be currently local to Raleigh, NC
• 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Maximo is nice to have
• PowerPlan is nice to have
• SAP is nice to have
• EcoSys is nice to have

Responsibilities

• Generate Periodic Project Controls Analytics: Create periodic project analysis of gathered data through verification and validation to support project controls metrics. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls analysis as appropriate.
• Perform Change Control: Track, trend, and initiate action for changes to the project scope, schedule, and cost. Analyze change requests, gain approval, and distribute change requests in a manner compliant with internal governance, standards, and procedures. Comprehend necessary changes and apply appropriate rules established for change control associated with contract terms and conditions.
• Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives: Lead assigned benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls functions. Summarize and communicate improvement opportunities, formulate adoption of Company and Industry best practices, and incorporate actions to address gaps in performance.
• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies: Aid Project Managers (PMs) in Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) development, project schedules, cost estimates, track and trend cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope, cost, or schedule), and/or any reports associated with project controls. Track and report project status, perform variance, earned value, and critical path analyses at a level appropriate for the project.
• Create and Maintain Project Estimate: Work with Estimator(s) to create or create project cost estimates to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimates include all necessary raw materials, resource/labor rates, manufactured materials/equipment, as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle.
• Effective Team Participation: Maintain effective relationships with customers, support the resolution of quality issues, and complete assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Display proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees