Staff Project Controls Specialist

Staff Project Controls SpecialistLocation: Akron, OHOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)Contract Duration: 12 monthsPay Rate: $48.00–$51.00 / 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 SummaryThe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure 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 SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office.Preferred SkillsExperience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required; applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.OSHA 10-hour safety certification — ability to obtain required.Required Experience3 years of direct project controls experience required.BenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientThis 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering and construction firm has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years, serving clients across energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors from more than 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally. With over 14,500 employee-owners and more than $7.4 billion in annual revenue, the organization is one of the largest firms of its kind, consistently recognized as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work with a 4.2-star rating and 87% employee recommendation rate. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential infrastructure projects that require deep technical expertise and creative problem-solving.About GTTGTT 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: 26-09572#LI-Onsite