Assistant Project Controls Specialist - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Controls Associate to support scheduling, cost reporting and forecasting for small projects. You will assist with WBS development, data input, and the creation of scheduling reports while ensuring compliance with project execution plans and policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification is required or able to obtain.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist project set-up and input data in Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Develop, implement and maintain scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for small projects.
• Assist with creating WBS and coordinating project schedules and scheduling reports.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Assist with earned value management and progress reporting.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

OSHA 10 certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain.
• 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.

Job

Project Controls

Primary Location

US-TX-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID

264094

Job Hire Type

New Grad #CDB