Project Controls Specialist

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of project controls and reporting for projects for the Construction Business Unit including: cost management, change control, progress measurement, schedule development, and implementation and control.

• Lead initial project setup following company policy and industry best practices; cost reporting and control, change management, planning and scheduling setup and control, and earned value tracking and reporting.

• Assist in the creation of timely, accurate and complete project reports for account team and project management.

• Track and analyze costs including running reports from financial accounting system.

• Engage team on a frequent basis in cost reviews and provide suggestions for cost control and forecasting of EAC's.

• Assist with setup of Change Management System.

• Assist with upstream and downstream change orders.

• Document changes to cost reports and forecasts.

• Assist project with initial development of cash flow forecasts.

• Assist project scheduler with proper WBS and manhour distribution set up.

• Participate in project planning and scheduling activities; monitor the adherence of the plan's execution.

• Develop, implement, and execute business strategies for mitigating all risk exposure levels.

• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, construction, and accounting functions to provide for timely completion of projects while maximizing profit and maintaining quality and safety

• Provide feedback to the Project Controls department in regards to improving policy and procedure.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management/Analytics

• Minimum of 7 years project controls experience in an industrial construction setting or similar

• Effectively communicate goals, plans, and training

• Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization

• Experience with project controls best practices to help manage teams and hold team members accountable to results

• Ability to prioritize in order to meet daily, weekly, and long-term requirements and goals

• Excellent analytical abilities

• Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel skills

• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment

• Database (SQL) and data analytics (Power BI/Tableau) experience a plus