Project Controls Specialist

Stantec • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to work under the supervision of a Project Controls Lead. The role is responsible for a range of project control assignments and serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. It primarily supports project managers, project leads, and other team members with scheduling, costing, industry technology, project management, and earned value management.

The position supports programs and projects through schedule development and analysis, budget and cash flow management, cost and earned value monitoring, change control, forecasting, and reporting. It also involves coordinating with project managers and clients, analyzing schedule and financial information, and contributing to the corporate project delivery system and enterprise project delivery and financial management functions.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups and support various levels of management.
• Demonstrated competence in MS Office applications.
• Willingness to adjust schedules occasionally to support collaboration with project managers and stakeholders across various time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or Project Management.
• 2 to 7 years of experience in project controls, project management, or project accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated experience in project design management and coordination with project teams.
• Experience in project controls, scheduling, cost engineering, and cost control related to engineering and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated critical path method schedules for major programs and project portfolios in Primavera.
• Review schedules, progress, and resource productivity; monitor and verify monthly costs and earned value; and manage and control change orders.
• Develop, manage, and monitor program- and project-specific budgets, cash flow projections, and forecasts.
• Evaluate and update data on cost status, resource requirements, and productivity variance reports.
• Develop and prepare monthly project progress reports and concise progress summaries.
• Prepare reporting required by project managers and clients.
• Interface with project managers to review project plans, budgets, status reports, and deliverables.
• Ensure work products meet standards defined by Stantec.
• Participate in processes required for projects operating within the corporate project delivery system, supporting enterprise project delivery and financial management functions.
• Perform project controls functions including planning and scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor commitment management, change management, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Prepare cash flow and earned value reports and perform earned value analysis.
• Prepare month-end, variance, and ad hoc reports as required.
• Analyze project schedule and financial information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level