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Project Controls Specialist

$45 - $53 per hour

Global Technical Talent

Primary Job Title

Staff Project Controls Specialist

Location

Glen Allen, VA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

  • Position Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate: $45.00$53.00 / Hour (USD)
  • Duration: 12 Months
  • 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.

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
  • Interface 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
  • Consult with the project team on schedule progress
  • Analyze and evaluate 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
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Comply with all policies and standards

Required Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Oracle Primavera P6

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field
  • OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain)

Required Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of direct project controls experience

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

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

26-04989

#LI-GTT #LI-Onsite

Global Technical Talent
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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