Project Control Specialist II

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II, as a support role to the Project Manager. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who possess an aptitude for organization, strong communication skills and an eye for detail and problem-solving. Attention to detail will be a valued trait for updating project schedules and preparing project reports. Monitoring client document control systems to route project inquiries, review status changes, and tracking upcoming deliverables is a key aspect of this role. The Project Controls Specialist II should be proficient with Project Management software utilizing Gantt charts. The role is responsible for maintaining project schedules using status updates provided by the project team as well as those conveyed through document control systems. This position is remote. As a Project Controls Specialist II, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous growth. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that drive environmental and infrastructure solutions, while engaging Verdantas employees and clients to understand their needs. Monitoring client document control systems to route project inquiries, review status changes and tracking upcoming deliverables is a key aspect of this position. The Project Controls Specialist II will communicate frequently with project teams and Project Managers to monitor and report on design status, billing status, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). This role will demonstrate the ability to identify problems, understand their root cause, and take ownership for resolving the problem. What You'll Do: Request and process project status updates from Project Managers, Area Project Delivery Leaders and/or Area Leaders. Status updates may be collected via redlined .pdf files, email messages, text messages, phone calls, team meetings, or one-on-one conversations Create project summaries and schedule variance reports with Project Managers Generate project and portfolio level reports to share with Project Managers and project team as needed Submitting, downloading, and/or updating forms, paperwork, etc. on external and internal document control systems Develop Project Schedules using the project scope and Work Breakdown Structure Create custom project schedules with little guidance from Project Managers Update and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Excel Schedule, Vantagepoint Project Plan and/or Microsoft Teams What You Bring: Bachelor's Degree 1-3 Year of Data Analysis Experience Excellent Communication Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Suite - particularly Excel Past/Current experience as a project accountant, project controls or project management Experience in Microsoft Project, Vantagepoint, Power BI, Scheduling or similar programs Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000 Benefits: Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/reli #J-18808-Ljbffr Verdantas