Garver's growing Enterprise Solutions Scheduling Team is seeking an experienced
Lead Project Controls Specialist/ Project Manager. This position will be based out of our
Little Rock, AR office. Overall, this position will be responsible for leading the development of reporting systems for project controls assignments.
This role will perform complex aspects of individual project scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting up to the Program Controls Manager. This individual will also train and teach other members of the Project Control Team aspects of project controls.
The Lead Project Controls Specialist is a critical position for our growing team and will be the lead or subject matter expert in at least one of these core competency areas: scheduling, estimating, or cost engineering.
Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies
- Lead development of periodic project controls reporting
- Lead or direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (i.e. cost contract, WBS, schedule, resources, etc.)
- Leading scheduling efforts on large and/or multiple projects
- Reviewing baseline schedules
- Overseeing schedule development/maintenance
- Supporting claims evaluation/mitigation issues
- Contacting/following-up with project teams
- Leading training for project teams
- Monitoring compliance/reports non-compliance
- Reporting scheduling metrics/risk issues
- Data Analytics
- Client interaction
- Improve Project Progress and Communication
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate through work experience their technical, subject matter expert, support position understanding and application of complex project controls principles. This position requires proficient to expert use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.
Requirements:- High school diploma or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in scheduling and/or project management
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills: - Bachelor's degree
- Professional Engineer license
- Previous experience in the construction and or/contracting industry
- Expert user of Primavera scheduling software (P6)
- Knowledge of Engineering Design
- Project Management Experience
