Project Controls Specialist

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee–s-

Paid vacation, personal days and holi

Paid parental leave

Professional education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks a Project Controls Specialist in Cranford, NJ to support engineering, procurement and construction activities through planning, scheduling and budget management on utility and substation projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5–10+ years of experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and supervisory experience. Data management skills (ODBC, SQL, Power BI) are valued. Travel and background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5–10+ years of experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical capabilities.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Data management skills (ODBC/SQL/Power BI) helpful.
• Travel may be required; background check may apply.
• No visa sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering, procurement, and construction through planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Develop and maintain schedules and budgets in ERP system.
• Prepare monthly reports showing budget and schedule status.
• Review project performance reports and identify trends.
• Recommend corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure resource loaded schedules and accurate client reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Supervisory experience

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

ODBC

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power delivery engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, program management, project controls, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S.

ECI has an immediate opening for a project controls specialist in Cranford, NJ. The Project Controls Specialist supports engineering, procurement, and construction activities through planning, scheduling, and budget management for utility and substation projects. Responsibilities include assist Project Managers in timely development and maintenance of schedules; maintaining budgets in Enterprise Resource Planning system; modifying appropriate reporting systems with project changes; preparing monthly reports indicating budget and schedule status; reviewing and evaluate project performance reports, including identification of trends and recommend corrective actions; supporting continuous improvement opportunities demonstrating efficiency and cost savings to company and clients; and ensuring timely creation and maintenance of resource loaded project schedules and accurate reports for clients and project teams.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5-10+ years of experience or equivalent combination. Significant
background in all components of project controls necessary. Strong written and oral communication skills and analytical capabilities. Prior supervisory experience required. Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and change approach/method to best fit the situation. Data management capabilities in areas such as ODBC, SQL, Power BI is valuable but not required. Successful applicant may be subject to client mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel may be required, therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future).

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $110,000 Annually

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has 35 years of experience in the planning, engineering and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer