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Project Controls Specialist

Meade, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. The Project Controls Specialist is a full-time position with benefits based out of the Willowbrook, IL office and reports to the Project Controls Manager. The role supports project management by establishing and maintaining project controls functions, and develops, implements and maintains/updates schedules for electrical and gas construction projects to ensure work is completed in accordance with client contract terms.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Project Controls Manager in the implementation of project controls guidelines, processes, practices, performance analysis and reporting. Interface with Project Managers to orient, train and coach in project controls processes and tools as part of the implementation of project controls into the organization.

Build bid schedules from plans and specifications

Create, review, progress, monitor, analyze and resolve construction schedules with Project Managers and Field Supervisors; develop work breakdown structures

Review cost/resource loading and schedule activities including critical path method

Outline relationships, logic, deadlines, potential obstacles, and milestones for project schedules

Monitor progress and costs on specific, assigned projects and provide timely and accurate reporting

Update schedules to reflect actual progress and delays or other impacts, updating actual starts, finishes and remaining durations, actual labor hours and associated costs

Analyze updated schedule for earned value schedule metrics and report to management

Alert project management of any schedule conditions observed or analyzed that could negatively impact achievement of project performance objectives

Provide schedule data to project management to assist in any analysis of performance and to support the change management process; conduct impact analysis for change orders

Help identify and resolve risks, and resolve cost or schedule discrepancies or variances

Assist the Project Controls Manager to develop effective project controls training and mentoring

Special projects, reporting and other responsibilities as directed by management

Ability to work on multiple projects while managing deadlines

Qualifications

Basic working knowledge of construction processes and the Project Control field

Some construction field experience helpful and ability to read construction drawings

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Primavera software (especially P6). Prefer working knowledge of PENTA accounting software also

Highly adapt with, and embraces use of latest technology

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to proactively conceive and develop new and innovative ideas and/or solutions, and forecast possible outcomes

Strong organizational and project management skills; able to work to tight deadlines, prioritize duties and work under pressure to ensure milestones are met

Self-motivated with drive and determination, willing to take responsibility

Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a highly effective team

Methodical and accurate with consistent attention to detail; punctual and reliable

Navigates well in a fast-paced environment, able to complete assignments on time

Positive, can-do attitude; desire and ability to learn

Resilient to coping with conflicting demands; maintains poise when faced with competing time, project manager, and management requirements

Flexible attitude; adapts well to quickly changing priorities

Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks

Education and Experience

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, related discipline or equivalent experience preferred

Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience in a construction environment preferred

Increasingly responsible experience in a variety of aspects of project control systems and/or project management for various project types

Working background with various contract types: Lump Sum, Time & Materials, Unit Price, G.M.P. and hybrid preferred

Working Conditions

General work environment: Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning, sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work outdoors may also be necessary, visiting other offices and field projects.

Noise level is usually low to medium

Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs

Willingness to travel once a week to local job sites (10%)

Seniority level

Mid-level

Employment type

Full-time

Job Functions

Other

Industries

Construction

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