Staff Project Controls Specialist

the Client•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. This role requires either location in Lexington or Louisville and willingness to travel a minimum of 1 week per month.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field (or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement)
OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain)
3 years of direct project controls experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Primavera P6

Responsibilities

Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software
Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools
Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects
Follow project execution plans
Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control
Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team
Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding
Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts
Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits
Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders
Develop and present a cash flow report
Develop various levels of schedules
Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules
Monitor resource loading of a schedule
Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM)
Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format
Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy
Consult with the project team on schedule progress
Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting
Perform schedule what-if scenarios
Develop and maintain an earned value management system
Input and validate progress measurement
Develop and maintain progress curves
Perform material takeoffs
Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables
Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes
Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards