Project Controls Specialist - Scheduling and Forecasting

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in McLean, Virginia, responsible for analyzing project data and ensuring all milestones are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in relevant engineering fields. Strong skills in project management systems, data analysis, and communication are essential. The role involves managing project schedules, resource allocation, and reporting on variances. Ideal candidates have experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree and/or industry experience with 7+ years in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or Systems Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Engage on the project early in the lifecycle to understand the scope and budget.
• Assist in developing a Work Breakdown Structure for the project.
• Manage scheduling of resources to maintain the baseline project schedule.
• Analyze project data and create reporting of resources.
• Measure and analyze schedule variances and address them.
• Drive development and maintenance of project artifacts.

Skills

Project management system knowledge (MS Project or Primavera P6)

Data analysis skills

Project scheduling ability

Executive-level communication

Ability to learn M.C. Dean systems

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

7+ years experience in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or Systems Engineering

3+ years experience with a Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

MS Excel

Visio

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in McLean, Virginia, responsible for analyzing project data and ensuring all milestones are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in relevant engineering fields. Strong skills in project management systems, data analysis, and communication are essential. The role involves managing project schedules, resource allocation, and reporting on variances. Ideal candidates have experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, and Power BI.