Project Controls Senior Associate

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.  

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

The Project Controls Senior Associate role is an advanced entry level position assigned to either a role in Scheduling or Cost Management or a combination. Under appropriate supervision, you will perform routine project controls assignments according to training, capability and experience.  In addition to performing duties as assigned, this position is primarily focused on seeking responsibility in the areas of scheduling, costing, and concepts related to the industry technology and project management. 

Key Responsibilities

Understand B&V functional organizations and interfaces.  Understand constructability concepts. Assists with project forecasting.

Cost:

• Maintains Cost Report with minimal supervision. 
• Maintains Cost Spread with minimal supervision.
• Assists with input to monthly reports.
• Facilitates quantity reporting.
• Maintains Change Log and ensures forecast reflects appropriate potential changes. 
• Understands financial acumen.

Scheduling:

• Assists in development and maintenance of Level I/II schedules.
• Assists in execution schedule development and maintenance, including fragnet preparation and resource loading.
• Prepares & maintains schedule adherence reports. 
• Assists in critical path and float analysis with supervision. 
• Maintains earned value reports.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with one or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with five years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.
• Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12-hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.