Project Controls Specialist - Federal and Commercial Construction with Security Clearance

Weston Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to join their team. This role involves supporting high-complexity projects in environmental and construction sectors. You will develop cost/schedule control tools, prepare profitability models, and ensure timely reporting to enhance project outcomes. The company values employee ownership and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on sustainability efforts. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life and Disability Plans

Work/Life Flexibility

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS plus 2 years of experience in project controls or project engineering.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling software and Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide project controls support for complex projects and supervise cost/schedule reporting.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost/resource-loaded CPM schedules.

Skills

Project Controls

Project Engineering

CPM Scheduling Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera Systems

Job description

Description

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston Solutions is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to supportFederalEnvironmental and Construction, or Commercial Construction business units. The Project Controls Specialist will assist the project team with developmentand maintenanceof cost/schedule control tools that will accurately guide team efforts to a timely and profitable conclusion.Using these tools, provide project performance data to project and program management.

This position requires US Citizenship, along with eligibility to obtain a security clearance.

Location:Remote, US

Expected Outcome:

• Provide project controls support for projects with high complexity and/or risk factors.
• Provide and/or supervise cost and schedule reporting for programs with multiple delivery orders.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings by working with the project manager, project estimator, and financial analyst in the development of a cost/schedule control system that depicts the detailed efforts of the project team from project start to project close out.
• Document this system with appropriate procedures specific to the project or program.
• Prepare Project Profitability models to analyze contribution and profitability throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost and/or resource-loaded CPM schedules as required by the project team either in the home office or the field.
• Gather data by interviewing project team members for scheduled accomplishments, and the projection of cost and schedule estimates to complete.
• Summarize this data in cost and schedule reports that will allow the Project Manager to make timely decisions that will positively affect the project's profitability and the client's satisfaction.
• Support corporate and local management's resource allocation needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of BS plus 2 (or equivalent)years ofexperience in project controls or project engineering inFederalenvironmental and construction, or Commercial construction required.
• Required computer skills include knowledge of CPM scheduling software (Primavera Systems products preferred), spreadsheet and database programs, including Microsoft Excel and Access.

Level of Autonomy:

• Decisions made by the Project Controls Specialist will include selecting techniques, software, and reporting requirements to assist the project manager manage cost and schedule risk and project profitability.
• Ability to interface directly with technical disciplines, procurement, contracts, and other project support staff is required.
• Active participation in project and program status meetings is required.
• The ability to accurately prepare cost and schedule reports that may become client deliverables is required.
• The Project Controls Specialist II should be able to draw on experience that will allow him/her to assist the Project Manager select courses of action to positively impact project operations and profitability.
• A high degree of autonomy and initiative is required in this respect.

We fully invest in our people:Weston provides a generous,comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off plus holiday and parental leave.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Salary Range: $59,700 - $79,700 - $99,600