Project Controls Coordinator

Middough Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Middough Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Coordinator to join our team. You will support planning, scheduling, cost engineering and trend analysis across assigned projects, monitor performance and provide management with variance insights and timely feedback.

Responsibilities include maintaining EAB databases, creating project data sheets, updating budgets and CORs, and producing weekly client reports. This role requires strong attention to detail and solid project controls experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business.
• 0-5 years' experience with earned value management systems.
• Project Controls experience on engineering and construction projects.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of cost engineering related to budgeting, monitoring and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update EAB databases and project records.
• Create and manage Project Data Sheets and project numbers.
• Update budgets, CORs and project information in the database.
• Issue weekly client EAB reports and track progress metrics.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures and budget data for WBS elements.
• Assist with timecard hour transfers and KPI metrics.
• Coordinate on-site contractor invoicing and client project controls support.

Skills

Earned Value

Project Controls

Cost Engineering

Excel

MS Project

VBA

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Access

Excel

VBA

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Project Controls Coordinator - Position and Responsibilities

As a Project Controls Coordinator with Middough, you will provide services related to planning, scheduling, cost engineering and trend engineering on assigned projects. Services would include performance monitoring status and management reports which identify variances in work execution strategy, provide timely feedback and recommend solutions to management to improve or mitigate problems affecting cost, schedule or estimating issues throughout the life cycle of a project, program or other related work activity.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and update client Earned Actual Budget (EAB) databases.
• Open and assign project numbers to PM's. Create the Project Data Sheet (PDS) and project record in the database.
• Update the PDS and database with budget revisions/proposals/ Change Order Requests (COR's), new comments, new project information, or status change. Duplicate PDS revisions to the EAB database.
• Issue weekly client EAB reports; requires updating the number of past due invoices, percent completes, removal of old projects, and collecting updates from Middough PM's.
• Ensure new PO's, supplements, and COR's are added to project folders.
• Leads in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and development of budget data (including resource loading) for those WBS elements.
• Update Signature Project DTSR's with the weekly Oracle download and ensure data integrity.
• Develop and issue weekly performance curves along with cost and schedule performance indicators when required.
• Provide project histories, project data, and reports when required.
• Assist with timecard hour transfers.
• Maintain, update, and send out weekly reminders for TQI/DTSR Conformance Report.
• Issue a weekly client EAB report that also requires updating percent completes, removal of old projects, and collecting updates from Middough PM's.
• Advise management of risks that may affect project profit, costs, schedules and client relations.
• Maintain, update, and issue charts for Workforce Planning spreadsheet.
• Maintain, update, and issue charts for client onsite, Full-Time Equivalent Tracking.
• Assist in Project Close-Out process and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Metrics.
• On-Site Assistance to include: Coordinate distribution of contractor invoices to client Project Managers and assist with processing. Provide on-site support as required by client Project Controls. Assist Middough Project Controls with information from client's accounting system when requested.

Education, Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business.
• 0-5 years' experience with earned value management systems.
• Project Controls experience on engineering and construction projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of principles and concepts of cost engineering as they relate to budgeting, monitoring and tracking actual costs, change orders and forecasting.
• Experience with Word, Access, and Excel, VBA, PowerPoint, and MS Project Software
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage.

About Middough

Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

What Middough Offers

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel Insurance
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program

Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.