Snr. Project Control Specialist

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

4d•$119,600 - $168,750•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Project Controls Specialist – Planner/Scheduler with strong Primavera P6 scheduling experience for its Downers Grove, Illinois office. The role supports a challenging project for an established industry client and is responsible for producing and maintaining internal and external engineering schedules, interfacing with Procurement and Construction, and maintaining company standards. The specialist develops and maintains project schedules, monitors progress, prepares reports and forecasts, analyzes schedule risks and impacts, and advises project management and discipline personnel on corrective actions and contingencies. The position also provides guidance to planning engineers and junior and assistant personnel. The role is based in a general office environment and requires the ability to function in a fast-paced setting. The stated salary range for this Illinois position is $119,600 to $168,750 annually; actual pay may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors. The position is eligible for Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits, as well as participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma and previous experience in other functional areas.
At least 10 years of project controls experience, focused on the Energy, oil and gas, and Chemicals engineering industry.
Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules.
Proven experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Understanding of basic project management principles.
Excellent general understanding of scheduling, cost management, estimating, and change control.
High degree of computer literacy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex situations appropriately.
Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by email; use arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi-limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension.
May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.
Vision, corrected or uncorrected, that allows clear visibility from a distance of 20 inches or less.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assist the project manager and engineering leads in developing the project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks.
Study and understand relevant project documents for schedule preparation.
Work with project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules.
Convert scope-of-work documents into logically linked, resourced project schedules.
Develop realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks, integrating engineering, procurement, and construction schedules as needed, with emphasis on engineering and procurement.
Load resources and develop progress curves and manpower histograms.
Monitor progress against project schedules and prepare progress reports.
Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analyses.
Develop layouts and look-aheads to help team members execute work.
Prepare, review, and ensure timely issuance of relevant reports to stakeholders.
Advise project management and discipline personnel verbally and in writing about impacts and contingencies, and guide scopes toward the earliest possible finish.
Provide realistic resource forecast data at project and corporate levels.
Provide input to the budget forecasting process.
Train, encourage, and guide planning engineers and junior and assistant personnel.
Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.
Analyze progress and its effects on schedules, and advise on necessary corrective actions.
Lead project meetings and make presentations.