Job ID:

519

Project Controls Specialist

Location: Houston, TX

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

• Must be able to communicate effectively, be professional in a client environment, and willing to learn new software and teach CPM scheduling. 
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Client Planning & Controls software or other tools to verify projects are on track.      
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, and logistics.
• Serves as a point of contact for scheduling technical questions from the client and their subcontractors.
• Input and schedule changes for forecasting.
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Transmission and Distribution Schedule Develop.  
• Review contractor schedules for accuracy and communicate any deviations to project / program management.
• Support Project Planning Meetings.
• 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.