Staff Project Controls Specialist (Atlanta)

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Atlanta seeks a Staff Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls processes and manage project schedules and costs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of project controls experience. Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office is preferred. This full-time position requires 20% travel. Join a collaborative team to ensure project deliverables meet budget and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 is preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification, ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls processes with internal project management.
• Ensure project set-up in Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Develop and maintain effective scheduling and cost reports.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports.

Skills

Project controls management

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Description

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 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.

Open Posting

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Controls

Primary Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Schedule:

Full‑time

Travel:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID:

260409

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MF #CDB