Project Controls Specialist

RPT Alliance

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 7+ years of experience in project controls, project accounting, cost engineering, or scheduling roles.
  • Strong working knowledge of project control functions and ERP systems like MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
  • Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Project Controls processes and procedures.
  • Consolidate and integrate various cost and schedule data sources.
  • Support Project Managers with estimate creation and documentation.
  • Lead management of change workflow execution and status reporting.
  • Review and incorporate supplier/contractor cost reports into calculations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a diverse team of Project Controls Specialists and Planners.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment promoting open communication.
  • Dynamic role that adapts to rapidly changing project priorities.
Full Job Description
Purpose Provide technical and non-technical support as part of the project execution team in support of internal and external deliverables for all projects.

Responsibilities Competencies:

  • Project Controls
  • Project Scheduling & Reporting
  • Project Costing & Analysis
  • Progress Measurements & Earned Value
  • Management of Change

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement Project Controls processes and procedures.
  • Consolidate, organize, and integrate various cost and schedule data sources to align with approved WBS/Control Account levels.
  • Support Project Managers with estimate creation.
  • Create quantity take-offs and unit rate tables for use in cost estimates.
  • Support Project Managers with documentation/version control.
  • Ensure all changes to cost and/or schedule baselines are DOA approved prior to execution.
  • Lead management of change workflow execution and status reporting.
  • Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor cost reports into incurred cost and earned value calculations.
  • Assist with preparation of timely and accurate detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
  • Provide data to support significant cost irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.
  • Assist with ETC validation by reviewing project schedules and verifying relationships to cost forecasts.
  • Prepare and issue detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
  • Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources.
  • Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines .
  • Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
  • Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
  • Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
  • Head planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
  • Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in risk assessment workshops.
  • Develop and maintain progress measurement reporting integrated with schedule.
  • Prepare and issue Project reports to meet contractual obligations.
  • Identify and assess significant cost/schedule irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.
  • Develop reporting structure and process to share project information with stakeholders.
  • Ensure cost, schedule, and progress reporting accuracy, and convey business analysis to stakeholders.
  • Ensure project controls reporting documents are produced and that they clearly reflect the schedule and timeline status, cost or budget considerations, changes, supplier performance, and other risk levels.
  • Assess supplier/contractor's performance and suggest corrective actions, if required.
  • Lead a team of Project Controls Specialists, Planner/Schedulers, and Document Controllers on a specific project or program.
  • Promote fluid, open, and consistent communication amongst all Project Team members.
  • Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
  • Other duties as required.

Success Metrics and Competencies:
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners and facilitate
  • discussions with cross functional teams.
  • Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
  • Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide valuable, succinct, and actionable
  • insights from complicated information.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
  • Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
  • Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
  • Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
  • Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
  • Adaptability in the face of rapidly changing priorities
  • Thorough understanding of financial reports and metrics.
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Seven or more (7+) years of experience in project controls, project accounting, cost engineering, or scheduling roles.
  • Strong working knowledge of project control functions and project accounting processes, ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6 Professional, and Power BI.
  • Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills - written and verbal.
  • High level of personal integrity.
  • Strong relationship capabilities.
  • High levels of creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
  • The candidate should be a self-starter, possess strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office).
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English.


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