AZCO Project Controls Specialist - Transmission & Distribution/Prefabrication

Burns & McDonnell; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Appleton, WI is seeking a Staff Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls with the project management team, ensuring deliverables align with budget and schedule. You will set up projects, analyze data, and develop cost and schedule reports to support multiple projects.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree with 3 years of project controls experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Primavera P6. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
• Applicable experience may substitute for degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls processes with the internal project management team to meet budget and schedule.
• Set up projects in Enterprise Planning & Controls software and produce cost/schedule reports.
• Create WBS and develop cash flows, forecasts, and various schedule reports.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Description

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.

• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.

• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.

• Follow project execution plans.

• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.

• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.

• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.

• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.

• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.

• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.

• Develop and present a cash flow report.

• Develop various levels of schedules.

• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.

• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.

• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).

• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.

• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.

• Consults with the project team on schedule progress.

• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.

• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.

• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.

• Input and validate progress measurement.

• Develop and maintain progress curves.

• Perform material takeoffs.

• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.

• Perform 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.

• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

Job Project Controls

Primary Location US-WI-Appleton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time