Project Controls Specialist II

RK&K • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

RK&K's Project Controls and Construction Management Division is hiring a Project Controls Manager to lead and manage multiple project support efforts in transportation infrastructure development and construction. Assignments include various mega-projects, which may be supported on a part- or full-time basis.

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in Project Controls for transportation infrastructure development and construction
• Minimum (3) years of leadership experience
• Strong understanding of project controls and project management
• Analytical and strategic with a hands-on leadership style
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation issues
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple project support efforts

Nice To Haves

• Federal Funding experience (FTA, FRA, FHWA, etc.)
• Relevant software expertise (Primavera P6, HeavyBid, TILOS, etc.)
• Power BI Experience/Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures for large programs.
• Draft and improve project management processes.
• Serve as the management and administrative lead for Consultant staff resourcing.
• Coordinate and lead Subject Matter Experts (SME) to support project controls functions including: Scheduling (Implement and maintain cost-loaded master program schedules, typically prepared in Primavera P6), Cost Management (Manage budgets, track costs, prepare financial forecasts, and develop cost management strategies), Risk Management (Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities), and Reporting (Provide accurate and timely progress updates, cost reports, and risk registers to stakeholders).
• Oversee cost controls, change management, risk management, earned value, and scheduling efforts.
• Work with project managers, estimators, finance, designers, and engineers to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate activities and inputs with engineering, construction, and procurement teams.
• Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports.
• Establish milestones, develop dashboards, and monitor progress, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor contract task schedule and budgets.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed