Staff Project Controls Specialist

ESPO Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Staff Project Controls Specialist for a 12 month contract based in Albuquerque, NM or Kansas City, MO. The role focuses on leading project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting to support multiple electrical T&D projects.

The candidate will manage WBS, develop schedules in Primavera P6, generate cost and cash flow forecasts, and coordinate with PMs, procurement, and accounting. Strong communication and proactive issue identification are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, construction management or related field and 3 years of project controls experience.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; OSHA 10-hour safety certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls with the PM team to meet budget and schedule.
• Set up projects in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, generate schedules, cost reports and cash flows.
• Develop WBS and scheduling reports for multiple projects.
• Coordinate with procurement and accounting for costs and contingencies.
• Support IPPM meetings and schedule progress reviews.
• Prepare earned value management data and progress measurements.

Skills

Primavera P6

T&D knowledge

Communication

Meetings

Reporting

Team work

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering/ construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Staff Project Controls Specialist

12 month contract

Albuquerque, NM or Kansas City, MO

Description

Candidates must have extensive experience scheduling in Primavera P6 and good knowledge of the electrical T&D industry projects (transmission lines, substations, and distribution lines). Candidate must have excellent communication skills, be able to work in fast-paced environment, ability to work on a team, and ability to host meetings, seek out information from stakeholders to update schedules, be proactive in reporting and issues identification for schedules impacts that may impact the projects, and be able to manage a large volume of project schedules simultaneously.

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. 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.