Senior Project Controls Specialist — Heavy Industrial

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support Heavy Industrial projects in Baton Rouge, LA.

The role focuses on planning, cost and schedule controls, and Earned Value Management throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will have 8+ years in project controls, proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong collaboration with project teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Project Controls experience, preferably in Engineering.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Advanced computer skills for Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost and schedule controls to provide forecasting information.
• Facilitate the development of the work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management reporting on projects.
• Analyze, forecast and report cost and schedule KPI’s.
• Coordinate and support development of project resource schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to reflect latest project status.
• Assist in maintaining internal QMS for project management.

Skills

Project Controls

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support Heavy Industrial projects in Baton Rouge, LA.

The role focuses on planning, cost and schedule controls, and Earned Value Management throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will have 8+ years in project controls, proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong collaboration with project teams to deliver on time and within budget.