Project Controls, Associate

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in Aldie, Virginia is seeking a Project Controls Associate to support project execution by developing and maintaining project schedules. The individual will ensure timelines are met, resources allocated effectively, and status reports are accurate.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in schedule management, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6. This role involves detailed oversight of project activities and necessitates a strong analytical approach to cost tracking.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with a High School Diploma.
• 4+ years of experience with an Associate degree.
• 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Execute the creation and updating of project schedules.
• Track project costs, schedule, and earned value.
• Prepare baseline vs. actual schedule reports and narratives.

Skills

Project schedule management

Cost tracking and analysis

Organizational skills

Scheduling software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma with 6+ years experience

Associate degree with 4+ years experience

Bachelor's degree with 0+ years experience

Tools

Primavera P6

PM Online

AS400 CMMS

Job description

We are looking for a Project Controls Associate to support the project team by developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules. The role will ensure project timelines are met, resources are effectively allocated, and project progress is accurately tracked and reported. This position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to learn scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Execute the creation and updating of project schedules, ensuring all activities have appropriate predecessors and successors.
• Deconstruct project scope into discrete activities complying with maximum allowed durations.
• Implement procurement, submittals, reviews, and material delivery timelines into the project schedule.
• Analyze the accuracy of quantity take-offs and ensure all items are accounted for in the schedule.
• Load resources into the project schedule, forecasting material, equipment, and labor needs.
• Track project costs, schedule, and earned value to provide accurate project status updates.
• Input and update pending and approved change orders in the schedule.
• Design frag nets to demonstrate the impact of submittals on change orders.
• Lead coordination of site surveys and support the establishment of work areas as needed.
• Identify constructability constraints and impacts, ensuring they are reflected in the schedule.
• Produce baseline vs. actual schedule reports and monthly schedule narratives.
• Maintain accurate and complete CPM network narratives, providing insights into project status and potential mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with a High School Diploma or
• 4+ years of experience with an Associate degree or
• 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Software (PM Online) – In-house Software.
• AS400 (internal) CMMS software
• Primavera P6 software

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.