Project Control Specialist

The Planet Group; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our project management team. This role focuses on developing, maintaining and analyzing schedules and cost estimates to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

You will provide expertise in planning, scheduling and estimating, help establish processes and standards, and mentor junior staff. The position is a 15-month contract in a hybrid work environment with three days in person and two days remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project scheduling, estimating or project controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience developing and implementing project controls, processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost estimates.
• Analyze schedules and budgets to ensure timely completion.
• Provide technical expertise in planning, scheduling and estimating.
• Develop processes, tools, standards and best practices.
• Mentor less experienced team members and support project controls.

Skills

Scheduling

Estimating

Project controls

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job - Senior Project Controls Specialist

Duration: 15 months contact

Location Detroit, MI-48226

Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in person and 2 days remote per week.

The Senior Project Scheduler / Estimator supports project management teams by developing, maintaining and analyzing project schedules and cost estimates to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within established timelines and budgets.

This role provides technical expertise in project planning, scheduling and estimating, including developing processes, tools, standards and best practices. The position also mentors and guides less experienced team members, supports project controls and identifies opportunities to improve project performance. This is an individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field.
• Seven or more years of relevant professional experience in project scheduling, estimating or project controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience developing and implementing project controls, processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

For Scheduling:

• Four or more years of experience using Primavera P6.
• Experience developing and managing complex construction, engineering or capital project schedules.
• Knowledge of critical path scheduling, resource loading, schedule analysis and recovery planning.
• Four or more years of construction estimating experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience with conceptual, parametric and definitive cost estimates.
• Knowledge of cost modeling, risk analysis, contingency planning and project forecasting.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional project teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• May require the ability to work in a power plant environment, including climbing stairs and working in hot or confined spaces.