Staff Project Controls Specialist - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking a Project Controls professional to ensure project set-up and maintain effective scheduling and cost reports. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, along with 3 years of related experience. Key responsibilities include analyzing data, reviewing logs, developing scheduling reports, and monitoring project costs. The position requires strong communication skills and proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6. Full-time schedule with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct project controls experience.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
• Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Develop and maintain effective scheduling reports and cost reports.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.

Skills

Project controls

Data analysis

Communication skills

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Controls

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB