Project Controls Sr Associate

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Project Controls Sr Associate is an advanced entry-level individual contributor assigned to scheduling, cost management, or a combination of both. Under appropriate supervision, the role performs routine project controls assignments according to training, capability, and experience, with a focus on scheduling, costing, industry technology, and project management concepts. The position supports project forecasting and contributes to cost and schedule reporting and maintenance.

The role may work in an office or construction site environment. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at the manager’s discretion and based on job performance and work assignments. Occasional travel of up to 25% may be required. The position is part-time and does not offer relocation eligibility or visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• A four-year bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience; alternatively, no four-year bachelor's degree is required if the candidate has at least five years of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in a Home Office or Field Office.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and a motor vehicle records search.
• The position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input, and seeing in an office environment.
• Construction site work may require standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in confined, cluttered, or uneven areas; working at heights above five feet; climbing and maintaining balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and working shifts of up to 12 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Understand Black & Veatch functional organizations and interfaces.
• Understand constructability concepts.
• Assist with project forecasting.
• Maintain the Cost Report and Cost Spread with minimal supervision.
• Assist with input to monthly reports.
• Facilitate quantity reporting.
• Maintain the Change Log and ensure the forecast reflects appropriate potential changes.
• Develop and maintain Level I/II schedules with assistance.
• Assist in execution schedule development and maintenance, including fragnet preparation and resource loading.
• Prepare and maintain schedule adherence reports.
• Assist with critical path and float analysis under supervision.
• Maintain earned value reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Employee stock ownership and participation in the financial rewards of company success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level