Project Controls Analyst

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampirical Solutions LLC in Covington, LA seeks a Project Controls Analyst to lead scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting on assigned projects. You will guide project managers to ensure successful execution and develop resource-loaded schedules using Primavera.

The role requires knowledge of Primavera P6, budget tracking, and strong Excel reporting. Collaboration with PMs and stakeholders is essential for on-time delivery and governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction/engineering/business related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project controls and/or scheduling.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 (P6) and budgeting/reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience creating reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduling, cost control, and other project controls functions.
• Use Primavera 6 (P6) to support Schedulers and Project Managers.
• Develop achievable project schedules based on resource availability and constraints.
• Create detailed large and complex project plans and work breakdown structures.
• Collaborate with corporate offices on cost, budget, and procurement issues; ensure governance compliance.
• Create and maintain project schedules in the Primavera scheduling database.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Reporting

Change management

Vendor contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary: The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including; project planning and scheduling, and monitoring, risk management and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting. Project Controls Specialist provides guidance and consultation to project managers to ensure successful project execution. The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining resource loaded schedules for all transmission and distribution line projects through the use of the scheduling program called Primavera.

Who You Are: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field 2+ years of experience in a project controls and/or project scheduling Thorough knowledge of project controls function Knowledge of the overall Project Management Organization function Primavera version 6 (P6) experience required (ideally for resource loading schedules) Budget tracking, and variance analysis experience required Previous experience with projects controls, scheduling, resource loading (P6), budget tracking and financial reporting Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Experience creating reports and presenting them Experience with vendor contracts, accruals and invoicing Previous PG&E and SAP experience preferred but not required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide scheduling, cost control, and other project controls functions. Use Primavera 6 (P6) to support Schedulers and Project Managers. Responsible for developing achievable project schedules based on resource availability and constraints. Develop detailed large and complex project plans, and work breakdown structures to support project activity scheduling. Collaborate with corporate offices on cost, budget, and procurement issues, determining positive resolution. Ensure compliance with corporate governance. Create and maintain project schedules in the Primavera scheduling database. Provide advice to Project Managers and key stakeholders regarding project milestones.