Senior Project Controls & Scheduling Specialist

EDG; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Birmingham is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III to perform comprehensive project controls, including scheduling and cost control. The Sr.

specialist will coordinate with schedulers, cost analysts, and project managers to refine deliverables before stage gates and act as a key contact for upper management on high-visibility projects. The role requires extensive Primavera P6 and Excel experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Requires 5 years of Project Controls related experience.
• Requires previous experience utilizing Primavera P6 to build schedules.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and upper management.
• Requires a basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities.
• Must be a skilled writer.
• Must understand the basic principles of project management.
• Requires a general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating and Change Control.
• Candidate must reside within commuting distance to work location.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager to develop project scope of work.
• Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and.
• Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
• Convert scope of work document into logically linked resourced-loaded project schedule.
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement and construction schedules.
• Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.
• Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals.
• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.
• Advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts and contingencies.
• Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions.
• Mentor other Project Controls Specialist on the team.
• Develop and/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on feedback from stakeholders and management.
• Lead/Assist in the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessments).
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Skilled writer

Project management basics

Cost management basics

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

EDG Birmingham is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III to perform comprehensive project controls, including scheduling and cost control. The Sr.

specialist will coordinate with schedulers, cost analysts, and project managers to refine deliverables before stage gates and act as a key contact for upper management on high-visibility projects. The role requires extensive Primavera P6 and Excel experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while