Project Controls Specialist

BCC Engineering, a Parsons Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 88,380 - 117,970; Full time

Job summary

BCC Engineering, a Parsons Company, seeks a Project Controls Specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role requires expertise in planning and scheduling, cost management, and change management. You will manage budgets, schedules, and provide analysis to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or related field and 3-5 years of experience in commercial construction. Knowledge of Primavera is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project controls or project management in the commercial construction market.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team.
• Accepts change and works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of the project controls execution plan.
• Implementation of the Project Management and Controls System.
• Reporting - Provide Timely and accurate Schedule, Cost and Progress Measurement data.

Skills

Primavera

Effective verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

High level of coordination

Microsoft Office applications

Education

4-year degree in engineering, construction management, business, finance, or related fields

Tools

JDE Edwards

Job description

Overview

The Project Controls Specialist, under limited supervision, is responsible for serving as the project team's subject‑matter expert in planning & scheduling, progress measurement, cost management, change management, reporting, and analysis. The Project Controls Specialist is a business partner to the project team(s) and understands company processes and key business drivers to problem‑solve using technical experience, judgment, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of the project controls execution plan.
• Implementation of the Project Management and Controls System and project initiation process.
• Implementation of the project OBS, WBS, and CBS in the required financial and progress systems.
• Understand and follow the company's Project Controls procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Basic knowledge of EPC contracting types (LS, Cost Plus, Reimbursable).
• Assists in the Estimate Conforming process.
• Understands the project chart of accounts and its relationship to the estimate and contract scope to assist project execution.
• Owns monthly budget, schedule, change management tracking, and project risk reporting.
• Works closely with Project Accounting to manage project cash flow, revenue recognition, billing.
• Assists change management efforts, including building of cost estimates in support of change verification.
• Reporting - Provide Timely and accurate Schedule, Cost and Progress Measurement dataand analysis.
• Knowledge of Scheduling Software and processes and their relationship to cost and progress.
• Owns project schedule updates, maintenance, review, cost management, and analysis to identify and report trends.
• Owns risk assessment for the project, including risk and opportunity analysis for all phases of the project.
• Participate in Closeout Report data collection.
• Interacts with the Operations team and represents the Company to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.
• Supports the professional development and growth of junior project controls personnel.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in engineering, construction management, business, finance, or related fields.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in project controls or project management in the commercial construction market.
• Demonstrates experience using Primavera.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Problem‑solving can‑do attitude and high level of coordination skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team.
• Accepts change and works well under pressure.
• An understanding of JDE Edwards is not required but would be a plus.
• Knowledge of common business tools such as Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of contract and construction terminology.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

N/A

Travel Requirements

• 15% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Climbing stairs.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Quiet environment.
• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Pay Range

USD $88,380.00 - USD $117,970.00 /Yr.