Project Controls Specialist 1

Pike Corporation • Charlotte, NC

9h

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist works with engineers, project managers, and construction managers to support engineering and construction projects across energy technologies, including wind, solar, energy storage, transmission lines, substations, pipelines, and combined-cycle projects. The role supports one or more projects through financial administration and project management controls, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, process improvement, and month-end project settlement. It also oversees scheduling activities for assigned construction projects to help ensure contract schedule requirements are met. As part of the project scheduler/planner group, the employee supports projects involving innovative technologies and works with multiple teams throughout the project life cycle. Periodic travel to project sites within North America may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the utility industry.
• Proven project scheduling, management, and technical skills to develop effective and accurate schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary meetings, and report to management.
• 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 all other company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Oracle Unifier.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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 written materials 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 procedure 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 as required.

What This Job Offers

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