Staff Project Controls Specialist

Staff Project Controls Specialist

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Project Controls Specialist opportunity in Glen Allen, VA. 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. Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing data, reviewing logs, and running reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Following project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control.
• Serving as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Inputting and documenting changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interfacing with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Reviewing upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Developing and presenting a cash flow report.
• Developing various levels of schedules.
• Applying and reviewing the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Monitoring resource loading of a schedule.
• Supporting Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Creating various schedule reports and determining appropriate reporting format.
• Developing, reviewing, and analyzing pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Consulting with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyzing and evaluating schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, and forecasting.
• Performing schedule what-if scenarios.
• Developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
• Inputting and validating progress measurement.
• Developing and maintaining progress curves.
• Performing material takeoffs.
• Performing quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Performing 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.

Requirements: Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field. and 3 years of direct project controls experience. Required or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office. OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment. UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.