Staff Project Controls Specialist

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Staff Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls with the internal PM team, ensuring deliverables stay on budget and on schedule. You will drive WBS development, scheduling, and cost control across multiple projects.

The role requires hands-on experience with Primavera P6, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with accounting and procurement to review costs and contingencies. Onsite work in Conshohocken, PA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or a related field.
• Experience with project controls and scheduling is expected.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls processes with the PM team to manage budget and schedule.
• Set up projects in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software and generate reports.
• Develop, maintain, and review WBS, schedules, cash flows, and forecasts.

Skills

OSHA 10

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Staff Project Controls Specialist

Location: Conshohocken, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Job Details

• Position Type: Right to Hire
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00–$58.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

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.

Key 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 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.

Required Skills

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification — ability to obtain.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Required Experience

• 3 years of direct project controls experience (with qualifying degree); applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Must drive to Allenstown, PA once per week (approximately 45-minute drive from office).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a infrastructure engineering firm with a legacy of designing and building essential city infrastructure dating back to 1898. Operating across construction and engineering disciplines, the organization engages project controls specialists, engineers, construction managers, and project management professionals to deliver complex, long-duration infrastructure programs.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12069 Industry: Engineering

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