Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Purpose Provide technical and non-technical support as part of the project execution team in support of internal and external deliverables for all projects.
Responsibilities Competencies:

• Project Controls
• Project Scheduling & Reporting
• Project Costing & Analysis
• Progress Measurements & Earned Value
• Management of Change

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Project Controls processes and procedures.
• Consolidate, organize, and integrate various cost and schedule data sources to align with approved WBS/Control Account levels.
• Support Project Managers with estimate creation.
• Create quantity take-offs and unit rate tables for use in cost estimates.
• Support Project Managers with documentation/version control.
• Ensure all changes to cost and/or schedule baselines are DOA approved prior to execution.
• Lead management of change workflow execution and status reporting.
• Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor cost reports into incurred cost and earned value calculations.
• Assist with preparation of timely and accurate detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
• Provide data to support significant cost irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist with ETC validation by reviewing project schedules and verifying relationships to cost forecasts.
• Prepare and issue detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
• Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources.
• Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines .
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.
• Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.
• Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.
• Head planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.
• Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in risk assessment workshops.
• Develop and maintain progress measurement reporting integrated with schedule.
• Prepare and issue Project reports to meet contractual obligations.
• Identify and assess significant cost/schedule irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.
• Develop reporting structure and process to share project information with stakeholders.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and progress reporting accuracy, and convey business analysis to stakeholders.
• Ensure project controls reporting documents are produced and that they clearly reflect the schedule and timeline status, cost or budget considerations, changes, supplier performance, and other risk levels.
• Assess supplier/contractor's performance and suggest corrective actions, if required.
• Lead a team of Project Controls Specialists, Planner/Schedulers, and Document Controllers on a specific project or program.
• Promote fluid, open, and consistent communication amongst all Project Team members.
• Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.
• Other duties as required.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners and facilitate
• discussions with cross functional teams.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide valuable, succinct, and actionable
• insights from complicated information.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Adaptability in the face of rapidly changing priorities
• Thorough understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Seven or more (7+) years of experience in project controls, project accounting, cost engineering, or scheduling roles.
• Strong working knowledge of project control functions and project accounting processes, ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6 Professional, and Power BI.
• Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills - written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• High levels of creativity, persistence, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
• The candidate should be a self-starter, possess strong analytical skills, and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office).
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

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