Project Controls Specialist

Quanta Services•Rapid City, SD

20h

About The Position

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future. At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team. About this Role Brink Constructors, Inc. - We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the successful execution of multiple large-scale projects . This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining project control systems to monitor cost, schedule, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements. The role will be to support the Project Managers and project management team. This role serves as a key liaison between project management, subcontractors, vendor relationships.

Requirements

Must have above average to excellent MS Excel skills.
Must be willing to learn and develop proficiency in systems. (EcoSys, HCSS, SQL, Sage)
A project management background is highly desired with an emphasis on construction.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, or related field is desired, but not required.
Desire 2+ years of experience in project controls , preferably in electric transmission or large infrastructure projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Knowledge of industry standards such as PMI .
Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utility-scale transmission projects.
Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., FERC, NERC).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor project progress and performance against baseline schedules and budgets.
Prepare and present regular reports on cost, schedule, and risk status to project stakeholders.
Support forecasting and earned value analysis (EVA) to assess project health.
Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure accurate data integration.
Identify and analyze schedule and cost variances, and recommend corrective actions, to ensure accurate project forecasting.
Reconcile multiple project deliverables including schedule, contract costs, invoicing, production data, and other key performance indicators to ensure alignment and accuracy.
Assist in change management processes including impact analysis and documentation.
Assist in risk management by identifying potential issues and contributing to mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.
Support project close-out activities including final cost reporting and lessons learned documentation.
Monitor project progress and performance against baseline schedules and budgets.
Prepare and present regular reports on cost, schedule, and risk status to project stakeholders.
Support forecasting and earned value analysis (EVA) to assess project health.
Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure accurate data integration.
Identify and analyze schedule and cost variances, and recommend corrective actions, to ensure accurate project forecasting.
Reconcile multiple project deliverables including schedule, contract costs, invoicing, production data, and other key performance indicators to ensure alignment and accuracy.
Assist in change management processes including impact analysis and documentation.
Assist in risk management by identifying potential issues and contributing to mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.
Support project close-out activities including final cost reporting and lessons learned documentation.