Hybrid Project Controls Specialist II – Scheduling & Cost

EDG; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Project Controls Specialist II to perform scheduling and cost control across key projects. The Sr.

Project Controls Specialist will collaborate with schedulers, cost analysts, PMs, and stakeholders to refine deliverables. This role requires Primavera P6 proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A hybrid work arrangement is available, with residence within commuting distance to New Orleans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• More than one (1) with less than five (5) years of Project Controls related experience.
• Experience utilizing Primavera P6 to build schedules.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and upper management.
• Requires a basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities.
• Must have a high degree of computer literacy.
• Candidate must reside within commuting distance to New Orleans prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager to develop project scope of work.
• Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and schedules.
• Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
• Convert scope of work document into logically linked resourced-loaded project schedule.
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.
• Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals.
• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.
• Mentor other Project Controls Specialist on the team.
• Develop and/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on feedback from project stakeholders and upper management.
• Serve as a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and issues.
• Lead/Assist in the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment).
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.
• Provide input into the budget forecasting process.
• Track actual costs and prepare cost forecasts.
• Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man‑hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Multi-project management

Cost management

Education

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EDG Inc. in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Project Controls Specialist II to perform scheduling and cost control across key projects. The Sr.

Project Controls Specialist will collaborate with schedulers, cost analysts, PMs, and stakeholders to refine deliverables. This role requires Primavera P6 proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A hybrid work arrangement is available, with residence within commuting distance to New Orleans.