Project Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Controls Analyst to join our Waterproofing Division operations team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and efficient management of our projects from inception to completion. Position will require participation in all phases of the project life cycle including project turnover and initiation, estimating, project set up, preconstruction, procurement, construction and closeout. Candidate must be able to make independent evaluations of project status based on interpretation of reports using both own experience and that of assigned project team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Interface with sales, estimating and commercial operations to fully understand as-sold estimates and proposals, including clarifications, exceptions, and exclusions.
2. Provide support and interface with project managers to support their needs, ensuring alignment with the prescribed execution plan and incorporating a periodic weekly review of project performance based on typical earned value management elements.
3. Ensure consistency in the creation and use of project controls and project management risk toll gate programs to drive operational consistency within assigned region of responsibility.
4. Establish a comprehensive project set up plan by deconstructing estimates and developing an adequate earned value management plan to accommodate the as-sold execution plan.
5. Ensure appropriate change management rigor when deviations from scope, schedule, and budget occur, administering change management compliant with signed contract documents.
6. Manage and support multiple projects in multiple locations with multiple project managers.
7. Conduct periodic reviews of project performance, creating project documentation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to support client contractual requirements and deliver financial understanding to the company through monthly EAC calculations.
8. Support monthly business reviews and operating reviews along with support to WIP job cost accounting calls.
9. Utilize a "cost-to-cost" accounting methodology to understand revenue recognition and progression within appropriate fiscal periods.
10. Create 4 to 5 key KPI graphs illustrating metrics against as-sold key elements (e.g., expected headcount, CPI, SPI, work release schedules vs. actual work releases received, etc.).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project controls management within the construction or maintenance industry. Preferably candidate should have 1-2 years of construction site experience.
• Understanding contracts, standard commercial T&C’s, contract compliance, invoice auditing, construction payment applications, change orders and proposal experience considered a major plus.
• Strong understanding of construction project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Fieldwire, etc).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to mentor project teams and drive adoption of best practices.
• Strong background in process improvement and operational standardization.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CCP).
• Experience with building façade maintenance and window cleaning projects.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Office-based with regular site visits required.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, climb ladders and ability to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel up to 35% of the time.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Regional Operations Leader.
• May oversee a team of project controls specialists and coordinators.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description

Valcourt Building Services works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, stadiums, hospitality buildings, and healthcare buildings.

For 35 years Valcourt has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington, DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. We proudly serve clients from our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.

Company Description

Valcourt Building Services works with building owners and property managers to provide preventative maintenance, repairs, safety consulting, and comprehensive building envelope restorations to extend the life of a structure and protect property value. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, stadiums, hospitality buildings, and healthcare buildings.\r\n\r\nFor 35 years Valcourt has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington, DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. We proudly serve clients from our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.