Project Controls Specialist

Responsible for supporting all aspects of project controls and reporting for projects for the Construction Business Unit including: cost management, change control, progress measurement,schedule development, and implementation and control.

* Lead initial project setup following company policy and industry best practices; cost reporting and control, change management, planning and scheduling setup and control, and earned value tracking and reporting.

* Assist in the creation of timely, accurate and complete project reports for account team and project management.

* Track and analyze costs including running reports from financial accounting system.

* Engage team on a frequent basis in cost reviews and provide suggestions for cost control and forecasting of EAC's.

* Assist with setup of Change Management System.

* Assist with upstream and downstream change orders.

* Document changes to cost reports and forecasts.

* Assist project with initial development of cash flow forecasts.

* Assist project scheduler with proper WBS and manhour distribution set up.

* Participate in project planning and scheduling activities; monitor the adherence of the plan's execution.

* Develop, implement, and execute business strategies for mitigating all risk exposure levels.

* Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, construction, and accounting functions to provide for timely completion of projects while maximizing profit and maintaining quality and safety * Provide feedback to the Project Controls department in regards to improving policy and procedure.

* Perform all other duties as assigned.

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management/Analytics * Minimum of 5-7 years project controls experience in an industrial construction setting or similar * Effectively communicate goals, plans, and training * Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization * Experience with project controls best practices to help manage teams and hold team members accountable to results * Ability to prioritize in order to meet daily, weekly, and long-term requirements and goals * Excellent analytical abilities * Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel skills * Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment * Database (SQL) and data analytics (Power BI/Tableau) experience a plus