Project Controls Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Controls Specialist for their Spring, TX location. This role involves managing project controls, including cost tracking, forecasting, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will have experience in the oil and gas industry and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include producing schedules, leading meetings, and preparing reports. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong leadership and communication skills, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in program/project management work can substitute for degree.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls functions for multiple projects.
• Produce baseline schedule and provide weekly updates.
• Analyze project controls metrics and guide management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Project Management Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis will be an onsite position at our Spring, TX location!

Job Summary:

The Project Controls Specialist will lead project controls with a high level of experience in cost tracking, forecasting, and scheduling (emphasis on scheduling).

Responsibilities:

• Support both the project team and business unit, including Vice Presidents, Directors, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Foreman on a project controls basis.
• Work with estimating and the project team to establish the project budget, including hours, dollars, and quantities.
• Produce a baseline schedule, understanding the sequence of work, and provide schedule updates on a weekly basis utilizing Microsoft project. Primavera P6 and Resource Loading is considered a plus. Emphasis on scheduling.
• Set-up progress tracking and utilize completed quantities and earned value to capture percent complete. The ability to interpret drawings, such as P&IDs, Orthographics, Isometrics, etc. is a plus.
• Lead cost and productivity review meetings with the project team on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Communicate hours, cost, schedule, and productivity variances, including over / under billings. Ability to generate and maintain a cash flow curve is considered a plus.
• Manage the project controls functions for multiple projects, including cost forecasting, scheduling, progress and productivity tracking, and risk.
• Understand the project Scope of Work and have the ability to recognize change, and to ensure in is capture via the Change Order Management process.
• Analyze project controls metrics and provide guidance to the project and senior management teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare monthly project status reports.
• Utilize Microsoft office tools to organize data into presentation format.
• Perform other duties as needed for estimating, project management, and / or senior management.

Experience:

• Experience working in project controls.
• Experience putting together detailed reports and/or charts showing costs to date, schedule and cost variance, and earned value reporting.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry .

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or relevant fields. A minimum of 5years of experience in program / project management work will be considered a substitute for the degree requirement.
• Project Management Professional certification is a plus.

Competencies:

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Power BI is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Displays tactful, mature and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse personnel.

Strike is an equal opportunity employer

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