Project Controls Junior

Audubon Companies; Colombia; On-site; COP 55,878,408 - 93,130,681; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Controls Junior in Bogotá, Colombia. This entry-level position involves planning and executing cost and schedule control for projects. You will assist in developing estimates, generating schedules, and monitoring costs. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a B2+ level of English. This is a full-time role in the Oil and Gas industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project controls or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of cost control and scheduling principles.
• Proficient in Excel and other presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing engineering and field cost estimates.
• Monitor and control costs through cost engineering principles.
• Review contractor change orders and internal cost reports.

Skills

B2+ English level

Cost estimating

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Microsoft Excel

Strong computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Access

Automated accounting systems

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Project Controls Junior to join our team in our Bogotá, Colombia Office. The Project Controls Junior will plan and execute the cost and schedule control requirements for projects under administrative guidance. Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the approved plan, and communicates the reasons for variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with developing engineering and field cost estimates for internal resources
• Assist in generating project schedules, budgets, and resourcing based on information provided by the project team or project controls lead.
• Assist with analyzing and reporting project costs and progress using provided reporting tools.
• Assist with monitoring and control cost through sound cost engineering principles.
• Work interactively with project team members to accurately maintain & update cost and schedule.
• Review contractor change orders for accuracy based on progress reports from internal project team.
• Assist with reconciliation of all commitments and expenditures with financial controls.
• Review internal charges and cost reports against project plan to assure proper invoicing to client.
• Interface with discipline personnel for rules of credit / earned value.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Required B2+ english level.
• Required: 2+ years of experience.
• Software: MS Excel.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must possess strong computer skills in the area of spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software.
• Experience and/or knowledge in the use of Microsoft Access database, automated accounting and cost management systems is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Oil and Gas