Project Controls Specialist - Assets & Engineering

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

About The Position

The Project Control Specialist (PCS) supports project objectives by managing planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and performance monitoring. Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Managers, and contractor project controls teams, the PCS ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and under budget while maintaining quality and efficiency. This role also manages project cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle, reconciling costs with SAP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls
Experience with critical path method analysis using Primavera and MS Project
Ability to review, validate, and analyze contractor schedules for compliance with contracts and industry best practices
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Effective reporting, communication, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of project cost management and reconciliation processes
Experience developing project cash flow models and visual dashboards
Familiarity with SAP project cost systems

Responsibilities

Job Cost Management: Setup and maintain job cost reports, including budgets, commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and actual spends.
Contract & Reporting Support: Collaborate with Project Manager to develop contract strategy, reporting requirements, and formats for contractors.
Cost Tracking: Monitor costs by bid package, field order, and defined categories of change.
Project Indicators: Setup and maintain visual project performance indicators and dashboards.
Vendor Coordination: Work with contractors and vendors to validate cost proposals and progress accounting, including EAC, Spend to Date, Earned Value, and Remaining Funds by line item.
Monthly Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of project cost reports.
Cost Authorization & Cash Flow: Prepare and manage cost authorization packages; develop cash flow models for reporting and graphic presentations.
Material Quantities: Summarize quantities of materials in an organized manner.
Schedule Analysis: Review periodic CPM updates, provide Primavera schedule comparison reports, and analyze project health and schedule progress; identify critical path and three-week look-ahead highlights to inform potential schedule and cost impacts.
Data Analysis: Perform qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis independently.
Coordination & Forecasting: Work with project teams and contractors to assess reporting, identify potential delays, and develop accurate forecasts.
Reporting & Visualization: Assist in report writing and create visual representations of project data.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry practices and project control methodologies.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 15%
4-day, 10-hour work schedule
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Internal progression opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes