Staff Project Controls Specialist - Water

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls with the internal project management team to ensure projects stay on budget and on schedule. You will set up projects, analyze data, create WBS, and develop reports across multiple projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 3 years of direct project controls experience, with Primavera P6 and MS Office proficiency. OSHA-10 certification may be pursued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls processes with the project management team to meet budget and schedule.
• Set up projects in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Serve 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.
• Interface with PM and Accounting to review costs and contingency costs and support audits.
• Review change orders (upstream and downstream).
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules and logic ties.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Support IPPMs.
• Create schedule reports and reporting formats.
• Develop and maintain EVMS and progress measurement.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Excellent interpersonal

Analytical thinking

OSHA 10-hour certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

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 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.

Compensation

$115,000.00-155,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Controls

Primary Location

US-IL-Chicago

Other Locations

US-IL-Downers Grove

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID:

265203

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MF #CDB