Project Controls Specialist

Job Purpose

This position will be responsible for effectively and proactively performing Project Control functions related to financial and cost forecasting analysis, risk and/or schedule and assists in the preparation of Project Controls activities to support the project or assignment. This position reports operationally to Project Controls Department Manager and indirectly to the Project Controls Manager. Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls and services standards - both from applicable contract documents and from project controls policies/guidelines.

Job Description

You are meant for this job if:

 Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles. • Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK • Entry to Intermediate proficiency in Primavera P6 and SAP. • Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports. • Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control • Advanced proficiency on MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels. • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees • Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge • Ability to work both independently and as part of a Project Controls team. • Detail oriented and customer focused

 FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY • Direct support of Project management to monitor and report project controls status

EXTENT OF CONTACT • Vendors and subcontractors 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Able to travel to remote job or work location • Flexibility to relocate or work away from home • Variety of jobsite conditions (office, sites) 

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