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Project Controls Specialist

$124.4k - $150.14k

System One

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist Location: Houston, TX Type: Contract Compensation: $124,400 – $150,138 annually Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Project Controls Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Establish and support project controls governance on large, complex projects characterized by significant investment and impact.
  • Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project control hierarchies, building and managing schedules in Primavera (P6) including resource loading and milestones.
  • Support monthly accruals in coordination with Project Accounting.
  • Maintain project cost and schedule baselines in collaboration with Project Managers and Controls staff.
  • Generate and review periodic project status reports with Earned Value Management metrics, forecasts, and schedule performance.
  • Identify risks, trends, and potential changes; implement approved baseline updates.
  • Create, maintain, and control access to project charge codes.
  • Mentor junior project controls staff and assist with their development and questions.
  • Integrate external schedules into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Perform critical path and forensic schedule analysis to support project claims.
  • Develop and publish periodic milestone completion and status reports at various project levels.
  • Follow and maintain Project Controls Processes independently.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of an 8-year background in project controls, planning, or scheduling.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Accounting, Business, or related field; advanced degree or AACE certification preferred.
  • Strong experience with Cost Controls, Primavera P6, EVMS (Prism G2 or similar), Oracle ERP, and SAP.
  • Experience with claims or forensic schedule analysis.
  • Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
  • Nuclear industry experience is a plus.
  • Eligible to work under DOE regulations (10 CFR Part 810).

Physical Demands

  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly via phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Capable of quickly learning new concepts and applying them in a fast-paced environment.
  • Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to operate office equipment and reach with arms and hands.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

Pay and Benefits: The target pay range for this position is $124,400 - $150,138 annually. The full pay range is $111,531 - $174,446 annually. Compensation is based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Compensation: $124,400 – $150,138 annually Compensation is based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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