Lead Project Controls Specialist (Cost/Scheduling)

Big-D Careers; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking a Control Team Leader to oversee project control activities and manage a small team. This role requires a strong background in project scheduling, cost control, and leadership. The ideal candidate will possess an accredited degree and substantial industry experience, offering technical expertise and effective communication skills to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 8 years of work-related experience or 12 years of equivalent experience if non-degreed.
• Effective communication with diverse audiences.
• Leadership roles as Control Team Lead on small projects required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Controls activities and supervise team members.
• Develop engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance.

Skills

Project Control

Leadership

Communication

Cost Analysis

Schedule Management

Education

Accredited four-year degree in applicable field

Job description

This position performs Project Control activities and/or supervises the preparation of Project Controls activities for a project or assignment. This role serves as Control Team Leader on small projects and provides direct supervision to a small team of Project Controls personnel, or as a Subject Manager Expert (SME) for the entire Project Controls Team in the Regional Office.
• Develop Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work defined by the contract
• Develop totally integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) schedules/cost control programs
• Recommend solutions or recovery plans to schedule/cost impact or delays
• As Cost Specialist develop and analyze the Project Margin Analysis Report (PMAR)
• Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management
• As Cost Specialist coordinate estimate development with the Project Estimator
• Other duties as assigned• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner• Possess practical experience in the use of the automated cost or schedule management systems
• Must have had leadership roles as a Control Team Lead (CTL) on a small-sized project or lead on a large project
• May need to travel internationally for project assignments and in support of business related matters