Heavy Industrial Project Controls Specialist — On-site

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support heavy industrial projects in Baton Rouge, LA. You will lead cost and schedule controls, develop WBS, and implement Earned Value reporting to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 8+ years in project controls, proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong communication. On-site work with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project controls, preferably in engineering.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost and schedule controls to forecast project performance.
• Facilitate the development of the work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management reporting on projects.
• Analyze cost and schedule KPIs and provide forecasts.
• Coordinate and support project resource schedules to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to reflect current status in reports.
• Support internal QMS to ensure first-time quality in project management.

Skills

8+ years of project controls

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Project management coordination

Analytical problem solving

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support heavy industrial projects in Baton Rouge, LA. You will lead cost and schedule controls, develop WBS, and implement Earned Value reporting to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 8+ years in project controls, proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong communication. On-site work with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.