Project Controls Assistant: Scheduling, Cost & Reporting

Burns & McDonnell; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in California is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist to support project controls and reporting, including cost control, scheduling and change management.

You will assist with project setup in Enterprise Planning & Controls software, develop WBS, produce scheduling and cost reports, and help with earned value, cash flows and forecasts on small to mid-size projects. Strong communication, Office skills and Primavera P6 familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the country of location (no sponsorship).
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.
• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
• Responsible for following project execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Assist with the development of a cash flow.
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
• Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
• Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
• Assist with verifying progress measurements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
• Assist with material takeoffs.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Construction Management or related field

Degree substitution allowed by experience

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in California is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist to support project controls and reporting, including cost control, scheduling and change management.

You will assist with project setup in Enterprise Planning & Controls software, develop WBS, produce scheduling and cost reports, and help with earned value, cash flows and forecasts on small to mid-size projects. Strong communication, Office skills and Primavera P6 familiarity are preferred.