Project Controls

Hargrove and Associates•Kingsport, TN

19h

About The Position

Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Responsible for cost analysis and schedule development during the engineering and construction phases of 5-15 concurrent projects. Strong understanding of project controls methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Manage and oversee project controls for multiple capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule. Conduct thorough cost analysis, including cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis throughout the project lifecycle. Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish project control processes and reporting standards. Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management, highlighting potential risks and recommending corrective actions. Implement and maintain project control tools and software to track project progress and financial performance. Facilitate project meetings to review schedules, budgets, and performance metrics. Prepare and present reports on project status, including financial performance and schedule adherence. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
This position requires 10 or more 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.
Possesses a 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 to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent 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.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.
AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cost analysis and schedule development during the engineering and construction phases of 5-15 concurrent projects.
Manage and oversee project controls for multiple capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
Conduct thorough cost analysis, including cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish project control processes and reporting standards.
Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management, highlighting potential risks and recommending corrective actions.
Implement and maintain project control tools and software to track project progress and financial performance.
Facilitate project meetings to review schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
Prepare and present reports on project status, including financial performance and schedule adherence.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle.