Project Controls Specialist 1

Pike•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist works directly with engineers, project managers, and construction managers to support the engineering and construction of energy projects, including wind, solar, energy storage, transmission lines, substations, pipelines, and combined-cycle projects. The role supports one or more projects through financial support and implementation of project-management controls, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, process improvement, and month-end project settlement activities. It also oversees scheduling activities for assigned construction projects to help ensure contractual schedule requirements are met. As part of the project scheduler/planner group, the specialist supports projects involving innovative technologies and works with various teams throughout the project life cycle. The position requires periodic travel to project sites within North America. The work environment is primarily typical office or administrative work, with possible exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 8 years of experience in the utility industry.
Project scheduling, management, and technical skills to develop effective and accurate schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary meetings, and report to management across a portfolio of projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow company safety rules and other company policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Primavera P6.
Experience with Microsoft Project software.
Experience with Oracle Unifier.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented approach.
Collaborative skills, relationship management, and personal commitment and accountability.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and track project schedules using Primavera P6.
Oversee monthly construction project reports comparing approved baseline schedules with progress schedules, including critical path method, resource and cost loading, manpower, submittals, impact projections, and recovery plans.
Ensure accurate accounting treatment and capital postings for capital reporting, variance explanations, and progress reporting against budgets.
Prepare, issue, and present reports, corrective action plans, and mitigation strategies based on critical path analysis.
Prepare executive-level reports and ensure write-ups are accurate, complete, clear, and concise.
Provide scheduling support for all projects.
Collaborate with resources to determine project priorities and work plans that meet corporate objectives.
Determine necessary procedures and process requirements, and coordinate their development and implementation for the scheduling group.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Travel periodically to project sites within North America.