Project Control Specialist

We are building a new team due to growth at our client's request! There are 5-6 openings available ranging in experience from junior to senior level. Primavera 6 experience is highly desired. We are open to backgrounds in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, etc.

Position Summary: The Project Controls Specialist works directly with the Engineers, Project Managers and Construction Managers supporting the engineering, and construction of all energy technologies, including but not limited to, Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Transmission Lines, Substations, Pipelines, Combine Cycles, etc. The Project Scheduler supports one or more projects by providing comprehensive financial support and implementation of project management controls. Employees in this role administer budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis, business process improvement and month end project settlement activities. Employees in this role oversee all project scheduling activities on assigned construction projects, to ensure the contracts schedule requirements are met. The Project Scheduler is a key player as a member of the project scheduler/planner group in support of all innovative technologies and be exposed to various working teams to drive project success through the entire life cycle.

Essential Functions:

· Responsible for the creation, maintenance and progress of project schedules using Primavera P6 Software.

· Oversee the preparation of monthly reports for construction projects comparing baseline approved schedule to progress schedule including critical path method, resource loading, cost loading, manpower, submittals, projections of impacts and recovery plans.

· Ensure accurate accounting treatment and capital postings for capital reporting, variance explanations, and progress reporting against budgets.

· Prepare, issue, and present reports, corrective action plans and mitigation strategies based on critical path analysis

· Prepare executive-level reports and ensure write-ups are accurate, complete, clear, and concise.

· Provide scheduling support for all projects.

· Work collaboratively with resources to determine project priorities and work plans to meet corporate objectives.

· Determine necessary procedure and process requirements and coordinates development and implementation for scheduling group.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

· Travel to project sites within North America as may be periodically required.

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Minimum 0-3 years’ experience in the utility industry.

· Proven project scheduling, management and technical skills necessary to develop effective and accurate schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and report to management for an impressive portfolio of projects.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Primavera P6

· Microsoft Project software

· Oracle Unifier

· Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.