Project Controls Specialist

ENFRA LLC•Metairie, LA

3d•$88,380 - $117,970

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist, under limited supervision, is responsible for serving as the project team's subject-matter expert in planning & scheduling, progress measurement, cost management, change management, reporting, and analysis. The Project Controls Specialist is a business partner to the project team(s) and understands company processes and key business drivers to problem-solve using technical experience, judgment, and industry best practices.

Requirements

4-year degree in engineering, construction management, business, finance, or related fields.
3 - 5 years of relevant experience in project controls or project management in the commercial construction market.
Demonstrates experience using Primavera.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving can-do attitude and high level of coordination skills.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team.
Accepts change and works well under pressure.
Knowledge of common business tools such as Microsoft Office applications.
Awareness of contract and construction terminology.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of JDE Edwards is not required but would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of the project controls execution plan.
Implementation of the Project Management and Controls System and project initiation process.
Implementation of the project OBS, WBS, and CBS in the required financial and progress systems.
Understand and follow the company's Project Controls procedures.
Demonstrates understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
Basic knowledge of EPC contracting types (LS, Cost Plus, Reimbursable).
Assists in the Estimate Conforming process.
Understands the project chart of accounts and its relationship to the estimate and contract scope to assist project execution.
Owns monthly budget, schedule, change management tracking, and project risk reporting.
Works closely with Project Accounting to manage project cash flow, revenue recognition, billing.
Assists change management efforts, including building of cost estimates in support of change verification.
Reporting – Provide Timely and accurate Schedule, Cost and Progress Measurement data and analysis.
Knowledge of Scheduling Software and processes and their relationship to cost and progress.
Owns project schedule updates, maintenance, review, cost management, and analysis to identify and report trends.
Owns risk assessment for the project, including risk and opportunity analysis for all phases of the project.
Participate in Closeout Report data collection.
Interacts with the Operations team and represents the Company to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
Supports the professional development and growth of junior project controls personnel.