Senior Project Controls Specialist

Insight Global; York (SC); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement account access with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, DCFSA)

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves managing complex cost controls and scheduling tasks, requiring strong proficiency in Primavera P6. The ideal candidate will work independently, developing solutions to project-related challenges while ensuring adherence to project controls principles. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, this position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to impactful projects in the utilities sector. If you are passionate about project management and ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project controls experience or 9+ years without a degree.
• Proficient in project management concepts and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex cost controls, estimates, and scheduling.
• Report to program level with minimal supervision.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Controls

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, or engineering

Master's degree in business, finance, project management, or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Business Objects

Prolog

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Summary: Insight Global is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist with strong cost controls experience and proficiency in scheduling using Primavera P6. This role involves performing complex aspects of cost controls, estimates, and scheduling while reporting to program or portfolio level with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will develop advanced skills and work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They will be fully competent in project controls principles and procedures, identifying problems, developing solutions, and taking actions to resolve them.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex aspects of cost controls, estimates, and scheduling.
• Report to program or portfolio level with minimal supervision.
• Develop advanced skills and work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues.
• Fully competent in project controls principles and procedures.
• Identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve them.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience.
• Minimum of 9 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in project controls principles.
• Proficiency/Expertise with project management/project controls concepts, computer applications, and analytics.
• P6 experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, finance, project management, or equivalent.
• PMI or AACE certification (acceptable certifications include PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP).
• Experience with software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Powerplant, Emax, PeopleSoft.
• Familiarity with risk management tools and Monte Carlo analysis.

Compensation:

$60 - $65/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Utilities