Project Controls Specialist II (2988)

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist II performs project controls functions, including scheduling and cost control. The role works with schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to refine deliverables ahead of stage gate reviews. It serves as a key point of contact for upper management on high-visibility projects and Project Controls process development and improvement. The position is based in the New Orleans area and follows a hybrid schedule; candidates must reside within commuting distance to New Orleans before starting employment. The specialist supports project scope development, creates and maintains resource-loaded schedules, monitors project progress and costs, and prepares reports and forecasts. The role also contributes to project risk analysis, cost and schedule quantitative risk assessments, stage gate reviews, budgeting, change control, and mentoring other Project Controls Specialists. Work is primarily in an office environment, may be completed remotely, and can include travel and duties at plant, construction, or shop sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
More than one year and less than five years of Project Controls-related experience.
Previous experience using Primavera P6 to build schedules.
Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders and upper management.
Basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel.
Ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities.
Skilled writing ability.
Understanding of basic project management principles.
General understanding of cost management, estimating, and change control.
Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the work location; candidates outside that distance must provide a cover letter describing relocation intentions to be considered.
Must reside within commuting distance of New Orleans before starting employment.
High degree of computer literacy.
Ability to lift and carry 5 pounds.
Sufficient speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities to communicate effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Previous experience in the utilities industry.

Responsibilities

Assist project managers in developing project scopes of work.
Study relevant project documents and work with project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
Convert scope documents into logically linked, resource-loaded project schedules; integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules when necessary.
Monitor progress against schedules and prepare progress reports.
Gather accurate progress and expended-cost information at relevant intervals.
Prepare, review, and timely issue reports to stakeholders.
Advise project management and discipline personnel verbally and in writing about impacts, contingencies, and ways to achieve the earliest possible finish.
Analyze progress and schedule effects, and advise on corrective actions.
Mentor other Project Controls Specialists on the team.
Develop or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on stakeholder and upper-management feedback.
Serve as a key point of contact for upper management regarding high-visibility projects and issues.
Lead or assist with Cost and Schedule Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs).
Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.
May assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by evaluating project development and control deliverables, including business cases.
Provide input to budget forecasting.
Track actual costs and prepare cost forecasts.
Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of manhour budgets, and assess and include the impacts of change requests in schedules.