Project Controls Specialist

Lorien; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Lorien in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (BBBH2324468) to perform cost forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and report generation for diverse projects.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, familiarity with project controls software, and the ability to work with large data sets; CAPM or PMP certifications are preferred. This onsite position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required.
• Experience building/updating cost forecasts with a project team.
• Working knowledge of project management concepts, project controls, scheduling software and spreadsheets.
• Ability to analyze, integrate, trend, and forecast cost information for projects.
• Knowledge and usage of earned value techniques.
• Strong initiative with good communication; CAPM/PMP certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate periodic project controls reports (monthly, quarterly, ad-hoc).
• Perform Change Control and manage changes to scope and cost baselines.
• Conduct benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives for project controls.
• Maintain cost estimates, track and trend cash flow, and report project status.
• Create and maintain project cost estimates with Estimators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Excel

Cost forecasting

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Earned value

Communication

Education

CAPM

PMP

Tools

Scheduling software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Project Controls Specialist (BBBH2324468) Charlotte, North Carolina

Salary: USD55 - USD60 per hour + Health, Dental, Vision

Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst

Job Summary

This position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments, using prescribed methods and tools. This position performs the more complex aspects of project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, trending and burn rates, change control, and cost control, while reporting up to program or portfolio level. This position supports Project Managers on varying size projects and is expected to perform responsibilities with minimal oversight. The position is considered a technical SME/support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires working knowledge to proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, procedures, and associated project controls software tools. This position must be able to identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve them. This position must be adept at picking up and using unfamiliar software and able to work with large and complex data files. Advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Generate periodic project controls reports (monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc). Responsible for gathering, verifying, validating, and analyzing data in support of project controls reporting. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate.
• Perform Change Control. Track and manage changes to the project scope and cost baseline. Identify, assess, gain approval for, and distribute change requests, change notices and/or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate).
• Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives. Assist in scheduling and carrying out benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls and the types of projects typically managed by the project controls group. Identify and communicate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices and counter measures to address gaps in performance.
• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies. Experience with maintaining cost estimates, tracking, and trending cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope or cost) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status, performs variance and other data analyses at a level appropriate for the project.
• Create and Maintain Project Estimate. Work with Estimator(s) to create or create project cost estimate to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to Project Management Center of Excellence Estimating Standard and review cycle.
• Effective Team Participation. The PCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and completes assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Displays proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members.

Strongly Desired Qualifications

• Advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required for this role
• Experience working with a project team to obtain information to build / update a cost forecast
• Working knowledge/proficiency with project management concepts, project controls concepts, computer applications such as scheduling software and spreadsheets
• Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integrating, trending, and forecasting cost information for projects
• Demonstrated knowledge and usage of earned value techniques
• Highly engaged self-starter, identifying problems and offering possible solutions and taking appropriate action for resolution
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Certified Associate of Project Management
• Project Management Professional Certification

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