Project Controls Specialist II

HNTB Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II in Tampa, FL to provide technical support across scheduling, estimating, cost control, risk management, document control and PMIS systems for complex infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining project controls processes, analyzing variances, and communicating risks and trends to leadership to ensure cost and schedule targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and 6 years' relevant experience.
• In lieu of education, 10 years' relevant experience, or 6 years' relevant direct contractor experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze master project/program schedule, baseline schedules, progress schedules, specialty schedules, schedules analysis and project progress reporting.
• Works with schedulers to perform schedule duties as defined.
• Provide or review schedule updates, produce exception reports of schedule deviations, and recommend recovery plans.
• Develop cost estimates, including conceptual estimates, change order estimates, and other estimates as defined.
• Develop cost report templates, as needed.
• Prepare and issue budget/cost and change management reports.
• Produce regular budget/cost reports, including current status, forecast at completion, and variance versus baseline budget.
• Oversee project management control system (PMCS) and/or document controls system, as relevant.
• Oversee document control resources and/or perform document controls responsibilities for engineering, procurement and construction documentation.
• Establish and/or maintain project controls procedures for projects, including cost estimating, budget/cost management, scheduling, document control, reporting, risk management and claims analysis functions.
• Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design/construction changes and assist project leadership in developing workarounds and schedule recovery plans.
• Identify trends and deviations and recommend corrective measures to be implemented.
• Regularly communicates to project management regarding deviations, risks, and trends that are, or may, impact project cost and schedule.
• Analyze issues to determine root causes of variances and make recommendations for correcting deviations to maintain cost and schedule targets.
• Develop and produce reports for client and project management (PM) staff to monitor progress and status of project.
• Prepares PM for internal and external meetings by providing reports, analysis, and backup documentation to assist in the management of the project and dissemination of information/ reports/ deliverables to the PM, client, and stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Estimating

Cost control

Risk management

Document control

PMIS/PMCS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

PMIS/PMCS

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for providing technical support for multiple project controls functions including but not limited to; scheduling, estimating, cost control, risk management, document control and project management information systems. The Project Controls Specialist II reports on cost controls and schedules for projects involving cost and schedule work breakdown structures and metrics, analyzing data and presenting results, updating and maintaining the project controls system and document controls to ensure documents are filed appropriately and work processes are used according to project procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and analyze master project/program schedule, baseline schedules, progress schedules, specialty schedules, schedules analysis and project progress reporting.
• Works with schedulers, as appropriate, to perform schedule duties as defined.
• Provide or review schedule updates, produce exception reports of schedule deviations, and recommend recovery plans.
• Develop cost estimates, including conceptual estimates, change order estimates, and other estimates as defined.
• Develop cost report templates, as needed.
• Prepare and issue budget/cost and change management reports.
• Produce regular budget/cost reports, including current status, forecast at completion, and variance versus baseline budget.
• Oversee and maintain project management control system (PMCS) and/or document controls system, as relevant.
• Oversee document control resources and/or perform document controls responsibilities for engineering, procurement and construction documentation.
• Establish and/or maintain project controls procedures for projects, including cost estimating, budget/cost management, scheduling, document control, reporting, risk management and claims analysis functions.
• Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design/construction changes and assist project leadership / staff in developing workarounds and schedule recovery plans.
• Identify trends and deviations and recommend corrective measures to be implemented.
• Regularly communicates to project management regarding deviations, risks, and trends that are, or may, impact project cost and schedule.
• Analyze issues to determine root causes of variances and make recommendations for correcting deviations to maintain cost and schedule targets.
• Develop and produce reports for client and project management (PM) staff to monitor progress and status of project.
• Prepares PM for internal and external meetings by providing reports, analysis, and backup documentation to assist in the management of the project and dissemination of information/ reports/ deliverables to the PM, client, and stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and 6 years' relevant experience In lieu of education, 10 years' relevant experience, or 6 years' relevant direct contractor experience

What We Prefer:

• Project Controls experience in three or more phases of project lifecycle (e.g., predesign, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases)
• Project Controls experience working as client's PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design-build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience)
• One or more of the following
• AACE certifications: PSP, EVP, CCP, CEP, DRMP Contractor experience preferred

Additional Information

HNTB Total Rewards Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations

Tampa, FL

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work