Staff Project Controls Specialist

Staff Project Controls Specialist

Location: Conshohocken, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Right to Hire
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: ASAP
• Pay Rate: $38.50$55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. This role supports multiple workstreams, including Storm Hardening Cost Support, Schedule Support, and Cost & Data Analytics Support.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules.
• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
• Input and validate progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Perform material takeoffs.
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
• T&D (Transmission & Distribution) experience required.
• Highly organized with cost and data analytics.
• Ability to work independently and be client-facing, standing on their own on the project team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Experience working with or for PSEG.
• Proficiency in P6 scheduling (essential for the Scheduler opening).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Required Experience

• 3 years of direct project controls experience (with qualifying degree); applicable experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• 510 years of total experience preferred; candidates with more than 10 years of experience are outside the target range.
• Direct project controls background required (not accounting).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Schedule rotates between two office locations: client office in Cherry Hill, NJ (3 days per week) and Conshohocken office (2 days per week).
• Role is highly client-facing; candidate must be capable of operating independently on the project team with minimal oversight.

About the Client

Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-01567 Industry: Engineering