7+ years of experience in project controls or related field.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Technical preferred.
Strong knowledge of project control functions and project accounting processes.
Proficient in ERP systems like MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, both written and verbal.
High level of personal integrity and relationship-building capabilities.
Self-starter with strong analytical skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Project Controls processes and procedures.
Consolidate and integrate cost and schedule data with approved WBS/Control Account levels.
Support Project Managers in estimate creation and documentation control.
Lead management of change workflow execution and status reporting.
Review and validate external supplier cost reports for earned value calculations.
Prepare detailed cost reports based on Project Team input.
Lead a team of Project Controls Specialists and promote effective communication.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
Commitment to quality work and reputation enhancement.
Supportive team environment fostering collaboration and communication.
Exposure to diverse project activities and challenges in the oil and gas sector.
Full Job Description
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Control Specialist V (Oil & Gas) to join our team in Houston, TX.
Purpose
Provide team leadership, technical and non-technical support to all the project activities in respect to cost control, estimating, planning/scheduling, management of change, and reporting.
Responsibilities
Competencies:
Project Controls
Project Scheduling & Reporting
Project Costing & Analysis
Progress Measurements & Earned Value
Management of Change
Quality Assurance Process
Risk Management
Project Lifecycle Management (PLS)
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
Effective working relationships with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
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.
Focus on improving return on investment.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.
Qualifications
Seven or more (7+) years of experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or Technical preferred.
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.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Partially indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Partially outdoor work environment which may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
About Bowman Consulting
Michelle White "Miki" Bowman is an American attorney and a Governor on the Federal Reserve's board. She is the first person to fill the community bank seat on the board, a seat created by a 2015 law.
Previously, Bowman was the Kansas banking commissioner, from January 2017 through November 2018. She also held senior staff positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security during the George W. Bush administration.
