Project Control Specialist

Brooksource; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to manage project controls processes and deliver key budget and schedule reports. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing Enterprise Planning & Controls software and supporting project management teams in various operational efforts. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, extensive project controls experience, and expertise in Oracle Primavera P6, with a dedication to ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with standards.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of direct project controls experience.
• Utility Industry experience (Electrical Transmission & Distribution) required.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead and present project schedule and budget status reports to internal teams and clients.
• Oversee and maintain the risk management process.
• Conduct schedule 'what-if' scenarios and earned value reporting.

Skills

Project cost management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Document control

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Newton, MA/Morristown, NJ/Wallingford, CT/Portland, ME/Conshohocken, PA regional offices.

Job Overview

The Senior Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes and serves as a key consultant to project management teams, ensuring client satisfaction through the delivery of accurate budget and schedule reports. This role is responsible for the validation, implementation, and oversight of Enterprise Planning & Controls software, as well as effective cost and schedule management for large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and present project schedule and budget status reports to internal teams and clients.
• Validate the setup and management of Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Ensure correct utilization of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop and maintain:
• Cost reports
• Cash flow reports
• Forecasts
• Manage program controls reporting across multiple projects via a data warehouse.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to team members.
• Support engineering, procurement, construction planning, logistics, and cost control efforts.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for the project team.
• Review and validate project cost management, forecast reports, and schedule progress.
• Interface with Accounting to review costs and support external audits.
• Review and analyze change orders (prime contracts, purchase orders, and subcontracts).
• Conduct schedule "what-if" scenarios and earned value reporting.
• Analyze risk, progress measurements, and performance indicators.
• Oversee and maintain the risk management process.
• Perform quality checks, inspections, and project forensic analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of direct project controls experience.
• Utility Industry experience (Electrical Transmission & Distribution) required.
• Proficiency in:
• Project cost management and estimating
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Document control
• Expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 is required.
• Ability to develop and integrate construction schedules with engineering/procurement activities.
• Experience with developing and reporting CPI (Cost Performance Index) and SPI (Schedule Performance Index).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or willingness to obtain).

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Construction, and Utilities

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