Staff Project Controls Specialist

Our client, is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their team.The Staff Project Controls Specialist is responsible for leading project controls processes in partnership with the internal project management team to ensure project deliverables are executed within approved budget and schedule.

Job Title: Staff Project Controls Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.

• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software and other tools.

• Create and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts for multiple projects.

• Follow established project execution plans.

• Lead engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control activities.

• 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 and forecasts.

• Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and to support external audits.

• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order and subcontract) change orders.

• Develop and present cash flow reports.

• Develop schedules at various levels of detail.

• Apply and review logic ties within project schedules.

• Monitor resource loading within schedules.

• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).

• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting formats.

• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and supporting documentation for accuracy.

• Consult with the project team regarding schedule progress.

• Analyze and evaluate schedule management using critical path method (CPM) scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, and forecasting.

• Perform schedule "what-if" scenario analyses.

• Develop and maintain an earned value management system (EVMS).

• Input and validate progress measurements.

• Develop and maintain progress curves.

• Perform material takeoffs.

• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.

• Conduct field audits to validate the accuracy of reporting and processes.

• Assist with project forensic analysis as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all company policies and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of direct project controls experience; or

• Applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain).

• Requires a construction background and Primavera P6 experience.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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