Project Controls Specialist

Hargrove & Associates • Saint Gabriel, LA

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About The Position

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
• Ability to determine construction material quantities.
• Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor or Master degree in Construction Science, Building Science or advanced coursework is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.
• Monitoring and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews and field verification.
• Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management system.
• Assisting in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
• Developing estimates for construction projects including but not limited to estimates associated with change notices.
• Developing and maintaining the cost system including reconciling commitments, change orders, contractor invoices and producing cost reports.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED