Project Controls Specialist

Quanta Services•Linden, NJ

16h•$70,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR) is looking for a Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Project Managers, Operations Directors, and other Project Controls team members with all facets of project execution. This position will be expected to implement project cost reporting to track, monitor, and control progress in real time. In addition, the Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for effectively capturing, tracking, and measuring a broad range of project financial, budget, and cost information to satisfy project and client requirements. Work assignments may include multiple concurrent projects. While not otherwise involved in project-specific work, the Project Controls Specialist will support other project and proposal efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
5+ years of project controls experience with multi-year design and construction projects
Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team
Knowledge of cost engineering, forecasting, and budget management
Understanding of the project work breakdown structure (WBS) for projects
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all levels of the organization
Strong organizational and time management abilities; capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Sound decision making and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Project accounting experience with multi-year design and construction projects, specifically within the EPC space
JDE and/or EcoSys experience is a plus
Document control (Procore a plus) and contract administration and management
Knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost loading, and resource loading (Primavera P6)

Responsibilities

Performs change and risk management responsibilities; identifies, documents, and assists with developing mitigation plans
Manages, tracks, and reports project costs and accruals to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Prepares, manages, and updates project budgets, budget transfers, forecasts, variances, and other updates
Assists in the preparation of Prime Contract progress payment applications
Assists in the development of Prime and Subcontract change requests and change orders (including logs)
Assists with monthly progress and management reports
Reviews, codes, and enters receipts for subcontractor/supplier/vendor invoices, lien waivers, and logs
Supports internal and external audits
Maintains project documents, storage, and logs
Captures and maintains project meeting notes and action items lists
Performs other duties as assigned
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures