Senior Project Controls Specialist

Senior Project Controls Specialist Location: Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Des Moines, IA | Jackson, MI | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA | Phoenix, AZ | Remote, US | Salt Lake City, UT Job Type: Hybrid Requisition ID: 11165 Responsibilities Responsible for the development of scope, schedule, budget, earned value and estimate to complete data for assigned tasks. Lead in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and development of schedules and budget data (including resource loading) for those WBS elements. Analyze cost data to the extent that corrective action can be taken to minimize project losses and the estimate to complete projections are defendable. Assemble and compile schedule and cost data and input into the project control database and provide output to the project team. Analyze schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas as well as maintain a checks and balances process with the project management team in determining the financial health of a project. Consistently estimate accurate completion time of own assignments and coordinate with project team. Read and interpret design drawings and perform quantity survey techniques in developing construction status. Take the lead in the development and maintenance of any periodic (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports to keep management and/or owner informed on the project progress. These reports may include labor productivity, schedule status, financial analysis, Cost Performance Reports (CPR), and earned value curve reports on either direct or indirect construction activities. Maintain all subsidiary reports such as personnel staffing, release schedules, equipment schedules, etc., to facilitate good cost projections (EAC). Perform detailed variance analysis of project cost and schedule performance and present the analysis to senior management. Develop defensive and offensive positions relative to project claims and analysis. Advise management of risks that may affect project profit, costs, schedules and client relations. Support the Project Management team in maintaining timely and effective trend and change management processes, procedures, and systems. Assist project manager in following Company Project Delivery Model (PDM). Apply and monitor company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management throughout the project. Provide technical guidance (QA/QC), mentoring, and career development counseling for junior level Project Controls staff. Provide dedicated non-technical project and administrative support to multiple project managers and project team members. On field assignments, assist with quantity tracking and retrieving project data from subcontractors. Assist in developing proposals, reviewing RFPs and working with Project Managers to develop responses and fee estimate development. Attend project meetings and assist with deliverable scheduling and coordinating under direction of project managers and project controls. Coordinate with Project Managers to maintain project financials in order, updating Deltek Vantagepoint (VP) regularly and timely for accurate Estimates to Complete (ETC). Assist Project Manager’s setting up sub-consultant agreements, assisting in approval and execution workflow. Monitor coordination with sub-consultants on project documentation and deliverables. Qualifications Bachelors of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business or related field; or equivalent experience. A minimum of 10 to 15 years planning/scheduling and cost engineering experience in a construction and engineering environment or equivalent experience; must possess technical and practical application of engineering, procurement and construction functions. Advanced skills with project management software such as Primavera P6 and spreadsheet and word processing software such as Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of Cost Management tools (e.g., COBRA, eBuilder), Microsoft Project and PowerBI software preferred. Must be able to understand accounting systems in support of the job cost tracking system. Must be able to demonstrate required knowledge of project control principles; understand the principles and concepts of cost engineering as it relates to budgeting, monitoring, and tracking actual costs, change orders and forecasting. Must have hands‑on experience and be able to set up basic design and construction schedules and possess knowledge of calculating physical percent complete and overall percent complete for the project. Must understand the various contract types (i.e., cost plus, T&M, FFP) and provide interpretation of the prime contract requirements. Strengths in organization, communication, and collaboration in a team environment. Benefits Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture. Paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits. Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and other professional growth opportunities. 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process and complies with pay transparency laws. The starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy, and practices. Stanley Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and protects veterans and individuals with disabilities. Confidential information regarding employee compensation is protected and will not be disclosed except as authorized by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanley Consultants