Project Controls Lead

Austin Powder Company, US & Canada; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in project controls is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Beachwood, Ohio, to establish project budgets and timelines while monitoring project performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management, strong skills in cost estimating, and excellent communication abilities. This hybrid role requires the ability to work flexibly and travel approximately 20% of the time within the United States and Canada. Candidates must ensure safety as a priority in their operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of capital projects and construction project cycle.
• Experience in managing project budgets.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Establish project budgets and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance.
• Support Project Managers with contract management.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimating

Risk management

Communication

Scheduling (P6, MS Project)

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

5+ years of experience in project management or controls

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

P6 or MS Project

Cloud-based construction management solutions

Job description

Overview

The Project Controls Lead works closely with project managers and other stakeholders to establish project budgets, timelines, and resource requirements. They also monitor project progress and performance and makes adjustments as necessary to keep the project on track and within budget. This position supports the Project Engineering team with a focus on Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Budgets, Estimating, Change Management, Risk Management, Planning, Scheduling, Forecasting, Reporting Progress and Performance, and Project Funding.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to uphold the company's mission, vision, and values. Promote safety awareness in both work practices and company culture.
• Meet with, interface with, and coordinate with the various stakeholders, including SHES, operations, engineering, quality, finance, and outside contractors, as needed.
• Work directly with Project Managers, Engineers, and other professionals to support the execution of engineering and design projects from proposal to close-out phases.
• Assist with the procurement of equipment, materials, and services and the selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Ensures appropriate and timely reporting of project progress, including spending forecasts, schedule changes, and project closeout reports.
• Assist in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, estimate to complete, and other project documents.
• Support Project Managers in contract management, invoice management, document control, and project coordination.
• Implement and monitor project document structure to ensure QA/QC compliance, logical tier creation, and coordination of project files through project team. This includes hard copy, Autodesk Vault, and SharePoint filing

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate should have an understanding of capital projects, construction project cycle, scheduling, and project budgets to ensure projects meet required goals.
• 5+ years of applicable experience related to Projects and Project Controls demonstrating progression in project value and complexity

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of project processes from concept to close-out as well as excellent understanding of project budgets, procurement, financial reporting, risk assessment and change order management.
• Comfortable working with and interpreting project contracts as well as other project related documents and reports
• Proficient in cost estimating techniques and understanding of estimate accuracy at various project stages.
• Knowledgeable about project scheduling and the related project touchpoints, milestones, and deadlines
• Be able to prioritize and manage deadline driven environments
• Must maintain a professional relationship with other company employees, contractors, and customers. Experience working with outside vendors and outsourced contractors.
• Ability to use discretion and sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive materials and information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Scheduling experience with P6 or MS Project.
• Experience with cloud-based construction management solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This position supports Austin Powder Company locations in the United States and Canada.
• Work is performed in both in a remote office setting and in field operations.
• United States or Canada (Remote)
• Willingness and ability to travel to company locations in the United States and Canada on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, approximately 20%

Key Behavioral Traits for Success

• Safety Orientation: Commitment to safety first in all situations; accepting that safety is an element of everything we do for our employees and customers.
• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and show dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability under challenging circumstances and urgency about results.
• Communication: Able to present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; interact with internal/external customers; listen well.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Able to solve problems with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to follow established guidelines and enforce organizational policies and procedures.
• Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, maintain confidentiality, and uphold company values.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work to address multiple demands in a changing environment.
• Customer/Quality Focus: Anticipates and meets customers' needs and delivers high-quality service and product.