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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Project Controls, including cost management, schedule development, and risk assessment, while effectively communicating and collaborating within multifunctional teams. Proficient in utilizing Primavera and Microsoft Office applications to analyze project performance and support continuous improvement.
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Project Controls ManagementPrimavera Software ProficiencyCost Management and BudgetingSchedule Development and AnalysisRisk Assessment and Change Management
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Hard Skills
Cost ManagementSchedule DevelopmentRisk ManagementChange ManagementVariance AnalysisForecastingBudget MaintenanceProgress MeasurementEnergy Performance AnalysisProject Controls Setup
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationDetail-OrientedProblem-SolvingCoordination SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
PrimaveraMicrosoft Office
Industry Keywords
Project ManagementConstruction ManagementEngineeringContract TerminologyProject Execution Plan
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead day-to-day execution, analysis, and integrity of Project Controls on assigned projects
- Serve as the primary Project Controls resource embedded within assigned project teams
- Integrate cost, schedule, forecasting, risk, change management, energy performance, progress measurement, and reporting information
- Lead project controls setup and mobilization, including work breakdown structures, coding structures, baseline controls, responsibility assignments, reporting cadence, and execution requirements
- Identify emerging performance issues, evaluate root causes, develop recommendations, and escalate material risks
- Lead cost management, budget maintenance, commitment tracking, accruals, productivity analysis, cash flow, cost trending, variance analysis, and Estimate-at-Completion development
- Prepare and analyze project forecasts and reforecasts
- Develop, maintain, update, and analyze project schedules, critical paths, milestones, progress, resource requirements, and forecast completion dates
- Facilitate project risk and opportunity identification, assessment, documentation, and monitoring
- Administer change management, including change estimates, pricing support, schedule impact analyses, back charges, and change logs
- Incorporate energy production, savings, performance commitments, and related economics into Project Controls processes
- Coordinate execution planning, project startup, baseline schedules, preliminary time-phased spend, controls procedures, and Project Execution Plan content
- Coordinate with Operations Finance and Project Accounting on revenue recognition, margin, billing, cash, reforecasting, accruals, and month-end alignment
- Develop and present Project Controls reports, dashboards, KPIs, cost curves, progress information, and management analyses
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to project controls associates, schedulers, cost engineers, and analysts
- Apply enterprise Project Controls standards, tools, systems, and methodologies and support continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4-year degree in engineering, construction management, business, finance, or related fields OR 2–5 years of relevant experience in project controls or project management
- Demonstrated experience using Primavera
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving attitude and high level of coordination skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with others in a multifunctional team
- Accepts change and works well under pressure
- Knowledge of common business tools such as Microsoft Office applications
- Awareness of contract and construction terminology
- Up to 25% travel to project sites, client locations, regional offices, and company facilities
- Ability to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods
- Ability to climb stairs and remain stationary, often kneeling, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions
- Ability to adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer protections
- e-Verify program participation
- Up to 25% travel support for project execution and business operations