Lead Project Controls Specialist

Garver Engineering; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist to join their dynamic team in North Little Rock, AR. This pivotal role involves leading project scheduling, cost control, and reporting systems while mentoring fellow team members. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in project management and scheduling, along with a strong proficiency in project controls software. The company is committed to fostering a progressive work environment, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in scheduling and project management.
• Proficient in project controls principles and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project controls reporting and scheduling.
• Train team members in project controls methodologies.

Skills

Scheduling

Project Management

Cost Control

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers
Lead Project Controls Specialist
North Little Rock, Arkansas

Garver's growing Enterprise Solutions Scheduling Team is seeking an experiencedLeadProject Controls Specialist/ Project Manager.This positionwill be based out of ourLittle Rock, AR office. Overall, this position will be responsible for leading the development of reporting systems for project controls assignments.

This role will perform complex aspects of individual project scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting up to the Program Controls Manager. This individual will also train and teach other members of the Project Control Team aspects of project controls.

The Lead Project Controls Specialist is a critical position for our growing team and will be the lead or subject matter expert in at least one of these core competency areas: scheduling, estimating, or cost engineering.

Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies


• Lead development of periodic project controls reporting


• Lead or direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (i.e. cost contract, WBS, schedule, resources, etc.)


• Leading scheduling efforts on large and/or multiple projects


• Reviewing baseline schedules


• Overseeing schedule development/maintenance


• Supporting claims evaluation/mitigation issues


• Contacting/following-up with project teams


• Leading training for project teams


• Monitoring compliance/reports non-compliance


• Reporting scheduling metrics/risk issues


• Data Analytics


• Client interaction


• Improve Project Progress and Communication

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate through work experience their technical, subject matter expert, support position understanding and application of complex project controls principles. This position requires proficient to expert use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, a comprehensive wellness program and Corporate Wellness Coordinator Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 8+ years of experience in scheduling and/or project management


• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree


• Professional Engineer license


• Previous experience in the construction and or/contracting industry


• Expert user of Primavera scheduling software (P6)


• Knowledge of Engineering Design


• Project Management Experience

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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