Assistant Project Controls Specialist - AZCO

Burns & McDonnell; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist to support project controls, cost control, progress measurement, and scheduling. You will assist with WBS creation, data input, and reporting on various projects using ERP and Primavera P6.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. OSHA 10-hour certification and permanent work authorization are required, with a focus on US-based projects in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.
• 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls and reporting, including cost control, progress measurement, and schedule development.
• Assist with project set-up in Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports.
• Assist in creating WBS and scheduling reports.
• Develop and maintain cash flows, forecasts, and earned value management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Description

The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
• Responsible for following project execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Assist with the development of a cash flow.
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
• Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
• Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
• Assist with verifying progress measurements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
• Assist with material takeoffs.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Project Controls

Primary Location US-WI-Appleton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time