Staff Project Controls Specialist

ESPO Corporation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Akron, OH seeks a Staff Project Controls Specialist for a 12 month contract to lead project controls activities. You will set up projects, analyze data, create WBS, and develop schedules, cash flows and forecasts across multiple projects.

You will manage earned value, track progress, review changes, and support audits while coordinating with project teams and accounting. Strong communication and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 3 years of direct project controls experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.

Skills

Communication skills

Project controls

Analytical skills

Scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Project Controls Specialist
12 month contract
Akron, OH

Description:

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules.
• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
• Input and validate progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Perform material takeoffs.
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field. and 3 years of direct project controls experience. Required or
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain

ESPO Corporation

www.espocorp.com

630-789-2525

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.