Junior Project Controls Analyst: Scheduling & Cost

Burns & McDonnell; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist to support project controls, including cost control, scheduling and earned value management on engineering and construction projects in Houston, TX.

You will assist with WBS setup, data input, reporting, and change management, while ensuring adherence to project execution plans and quality checks. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Cost control

Earned value

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist to support project controls, including cost control, scheduling and earned value management on engineering and construction projects in Houston, TX.

You will assist with WBS setup, data input, reporting, and change management, while ensuring adherence to project execution plans and quality checks. Travel up to 50% may be required.