Project Controls Specialist II

Gilbane Building • Rochester, MN

76d • $88,700 - $122,000

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support the cost and schedule requirements of multiple mid-sized projects or a singular large project. This role involves day-to-day interface with project management, client, and contractor personnel. The position offers extensive career growth opportunities within a reputable construction management firm that has been shaping communities since 1870.

Requirements

• BS or AA in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• 3-8 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and scheduling/cost management software including Primavera P6 and Procore.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in deploying and implementing standard project control procedures.
• Technical guidance experience to less experienced project controls staff.

Responsibilities

• Actively review and understand the key aspects of the project contract.
• Assist with cost controls and planning/scheduling activities that support the overall proposal strategy or project requirements.
• Execute proper controls to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects.
• Identify and document specific areas of risk and key quantities, and their effect on cost.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of the change control procedure.
• Support the project team with change identification, documentation, schedule fragments, and cost estimation.
• Collect and input timely and accurate cost data for cost report development.
• Consolidate performance data to support performance measurement, data analysis, and cost forecasting.
• Develop accurate and timely project cost forecasts with the participation of other project controls lead staff.
• Actively pursue the identification and definition of cost trends.
• Analyze variances and determine corrective actions and explanations.
• Create client and internal status reports that effectively communicate cost status and trends.
• Perform schedule risk analysis to help forecast schedule contingencies and determine related cost impacts.
• Develop accurate and timely project labor hour forecasts.
• Prepare schedule analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions.
• Gain practical field experience to develop an understanding of construction.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Access to Gilbane University for training and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees