Project Controls Specialist

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 5-7 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