Project Controls Specialist

Synectics Inc

$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of project lifecycle scheduling experience
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6
  • Knowledge of risk analysis and project management processes
  • Experience with large, complex projects
  • Strong Excel skills for reporting
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Desirable experience in utilities or the oil/gas industries

Responsibilities

  • Support multimillion-dollar projects in the SPS region tied to a new ERP system
  • Focus on project lifecycle scheduling using Primavera P6
  • Run reports and meet with project managers for schedule updates
  • Perform risk analysis and quality assurance on contractor submittals
  • Coordinate with internal departments
  • Support a small team of 2 Project Controls Specialists
  • Suggest site visits for enhanced project context

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield for employees and dependents
  • Dental plan available through MetLife for employees and dependents
  • Vision insurance offered through VSP for employees
  • 401(k) investment plan opportunities for employees over 21
  • Bonus up to $500 for approved technical certifications
Full Job Description
Project Overview:
  • Supports multiple multimillion-dollar projects in the SPS region tied to the new ERP system.
  • Focus is on project lifecycle scheduling using Primavera P6.
  • Running reports, meeting with PMs for schedule updates, performing risk analysis, QA on contractor submittals, and coordinating with internal departments.
  • Supports a small team of 2 other Project Controls Specialists in the SPS region.
  • Collaborative and supportive.
  • No fieldwork required, but site visits are highly suggested for context.
  • Standard daytime hours (e.g., 7:30-4:00 or 8:00-5:00).

Qualifications :
  • 10+ years of project lifecycle scheduling experience
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6
  • Risk analysis and project management process knowledge
  • Experience supporting large, complex projects
  • Proficiency in Excel for reporting
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and team player mentality.
  • Experience in utilities or oil/gas industries is highly desirable.
  • Hands-on scheduling experience.
  • Higher education is preferred but not required.
  • Prefer familiarity with large-scale project environments and utility/energy sector experience (gas/oil).

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

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