Sr. Project Controls Professional

Samuel Engineering, Inc.; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greenwood Village seeks a Project Controls Professional to manage costs, schedules, and budgets for various projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and extensive experience, ranging from 10 to 15 years, depending on the job level applied for. Responsibilities include preparing detailed scopes, liaising with contractors and project teams, and utilizing financial tools for effective project monitoring. Competitive compensation will be offered based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project controls depending on job level.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
• Proven ability to liaise with contractors and project personnel.
• Sr. Project Controls Professional I – Education = Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience = 15 years

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assist with proposals for engineering projects.
• Monitor projects using financial tools.

Skills

Cost management

Project scheduling

Change management

Budgeting

Earned value reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience

Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience

Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Controls Professional will be responsible for providing high quality project controls services, managing costs with regard to all aspects of cost management for the assigned project or team. Duties include developing project estimates, budgets, schedules, change management, forecasts, progress tracking, cashflow and manpower requirements.

Brief Description

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Constructs and may pursue alternative paths towards a solution. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results consistent with broadly defined policies and practices.

Problem/Task resolution timeframe: Inclusive of shorter timeframes, but typically six to twelve months or more to resolve.

Work is accomplished with limited direction. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.

Frequently inter-organizational and outside customer/vendor contacts. Part of a team that represents the organization. Monitors activities and communicates information across the organization.

Essential Job Functions

Please note: The job descriptions may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, etc. of the job; duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to –

Sr. Project Controls Professional IV

• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services to obtain funding for engineering projects and programs.
• Liaise with accounting personnel regarding actual costs and accrual values and ensure overall good coordination between project cost systems and accounting systems.

Sr. Project Controls Professional III

• Liaise with contractors regarding progress, schedules, contract administration, etc.
• Coordinate with other project personnel to develop effective WBS structures.
• Prepare and maintain engineering earned value reports.

Sr. Project Controls Professional II

• Provide cost and schedule input to monthly reporting and management presentations, including evaluations and presentations of current status; compare forecasts to the approved budgets and provide explanations of variances.
• Prepare and maintain scope change logs and trend logs.
• Collect, analyze and reduce cost data to statistics and metrics for use in benchmarking, scoping studies, execution planning and estimating.

Sr. Project Controls Professional I

• Prepare contracts and budgets for projects for which one is responsible. Closely monitor projects by the use of financial tools.
• Implement the project management plan of the company and monitor the implementation of the office’s financial controls. All projects must have a budget of dollars and hours;
• Monitor engineering contracts, subcontracts, change orders and other agreements to ensure that established procedures are being followed.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PER JOB LEVEL

• Sr. Project Controls Professional IV – Education = Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience = 10 years
• Sr. Project Controls Professional III – Education = Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience = 12 years
• Sr. Project Controls Professional II – Education = Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience = 14 years
• Sr. Project Controls Professional I – Education = Bachelor's or equivalent; Experience = 15 years

Summary

Compensation for this role is determined based on a variety of factors including each candidate’s relevant experience, industry background, education, and demonstrated skills. We strive to offer competitive and equitable pay that reflects the value each individual brings to our team. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process and may vary within the posted range.