Middough
Project Controls Scheduler Department Manager
Middough, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516
Project Controls Department Manager Position and Responsibilities
Middough Inc. has been recognized as a TOP WORKPLACES award winner. As a Project Controls Department Manager with Middough, you will lead a team of professionals providing planning, scheduling, cost engineering, earned value analysis and estimating services on assigned projects. You will oversee all aspects of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, risk assessment and performance reporting. You will identify variances in work execution, implement corrective actions, and provide management with timely feedback and recommended solutions to improve cost, schedule or estimating. You will build and lead a team of schedulers, estimators and project control professionals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Build and maintain project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Define the Work Breakdown Structure WBS, list tasks and activities with durations, dependencies and milestones, and perform critical-path analysis. Establish the baseline schedule and update it routinely; review baseline change requests to ensure time, cost and performance impacts are understood. Integrate schedules across design, procurement, construction and commissioning. Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle using critical path analyses and resource loading to optimize timelines. Monitor project budgets, cash flow projections and financial forecasts. Implement cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget and analyze cost variances to implement corrective actions. Collaborate with project managers, lead engineers and clients to refine service and labor estimates into P6 Level 4 execution schedules and earned value management to track progress and issue reports. Perform data manipulation and analysis to maintain and enhance the accuracy and functionality of resource planning tools. Generate and present weekly and monthly schedule performance status reports for earned value indices SPI/CPI, percent complete, critical path changes and milestone attainment; recommend strategies for improvement. Generate and leverage dashboards with red/amber/green status charts to highlight issues. Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance. Manage day-to-day tasks, deliverables and performance of direct reports (schedulers and project control specialists) through continuous improvement, collaboration, training and standard processes and procedures. Maintain P6 templates and reporting formats. Coach and train colleagues on tools, best practices, variance analysis and WBS. Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction leads to reconcile technical progress with the control data. Maintain compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or business is required. 5-10 years of management experience in project controls within the engineering consultancy or EPC industries and large-scale capital projects; planning and sequencing both engineering and procurement tasks and deliverables. Hands-on project controls experience on engineering and construction projects required. Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 (highly preferred) and/or MS Project required. Knowledge of cost engineering concepts related to budgeting, monitoring, tracking actual costs, change orders, forecasting and contract types (EPC, T&M and cost-plus). Professional certifications such as PMP or CCP desirable. 5+ years of experience developing and planning construction schedules and loading and earned value management systems highly preferred. The following estimating experience is preferred, but not required:
Experience with AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator and RS Means data. TIC probable cost estimates. Cross-functional work with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders for precise estimation. Knowledge of industry estimating trends, technologies and regulations affecting project costs.
Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Access, Excel, VBA, PowerPoint and MS Project Software preferred. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail abilities. Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will: Remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repetitive motions that may include wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear. Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and poor air quality if on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites; hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed. May require occasional travel to other company locations or client sites by car or air. This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
About Middough
Middough Inc. is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a variety of projects, management and technical development opportunities and team-building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development. What Middough Offers
We offer a growth and learning culture and tools such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for career advancement goals. We offer a highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes: A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs) Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays Tuition Assistance Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable) Employee Assistance Program
Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security DHS and Social Security Administration SSA E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not sponsor for any applicant that requires an employment visa (H-1B) to work lawfully in the US. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Middough Inc. has been recognized as a TOP WORKPLACES award winner. As a Project Controls Department Manager with Middough, you will lead a team of professionals providing planning, scheduling, cost engineering, earned value analysis and estimating services on assigned projects. You will oversee all aspects of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, risk assessment and performance reporting. You will identify variances in work execution, implement corrective actions, and provide management with timely feedback and recommended solutions to improve cost, schedule or estimating. You will build and lead a team of schedulers, estimators and project control professionals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Build and maintain project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Define the Work Breakdown Structure WBS, list tasks and activities with durations, dependencies and milestones, and perform critical-path analysis. Establish the baseline schedule and update it routinely; review baseline change requests to ensure time, cost and performance impacts are understood. Integrate schedules across design, procurement, construction and commissioning. Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle using critical path analyses and resource loading to optimize timelines. Monitor project budgets, cash flow projections and financial forecasts. Implement cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget and analyze cost variances to implement corrective actions. Collaborate with project managers, lead engineers and clients to refine service and labor estimates into P6 Level 4 execution schedules and earned value management to track progress and issue reports. Perform data manipulation and analysis to maintain and enhance the accuracy and functionality of resource planning tools. Generate and present weekly and monthly schedule performance status reports for earned value indices SPI/CPI, percent complete, critical path changes and milestone attainment; recommend strategies for improvement. Generate and leverage dashboards with red/amber/green status charts to highlight issues. Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance. Manage day-to-day tasks, deliverables and performance of direct reports (schedulers and project control specialists) through continuous improvement, collaboration, training and standard processes and procedures. Maintain P6 templates and reporting formats. Coach and train colleagues on tools, best practices, variance analysis and WBS. Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction leads to reconcile technical progress with the control data. Maintain compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or business is required. 5-10 years of management experience in project controls within the engineering consultancy or EPC industries and large-scale capital projects; planning and sequencing both engineering and procurement tasks and deliverables. Hands-on project controls experience on engineering and construction projects required. Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 (highly preferred) and/or MS Project required. Knowledge of cost engineering concepts related to budgeting, monitoring, tracking actual costs, change orders, forecasting and contract types (EPC, T&M and cost-plus). Professional certifications such as PMP or CCP desirable. 5+ years of experience developing and planning construction schedules and loading and earned value management systems highly preferred. The following estimating experience is preferred, but not required:
Experience with AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator and RS Means data. TIC probable cost estimates. Cross-functional work with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders for precise estimation. Knowledge of industry estimating trends, technologies and regulations affecting project costs.
Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Access, Excel, VBA, PowerPoint and MS Project Software preferred. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail abilities. Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will: Remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repetitive motions that may include wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear. Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and poor air quality if on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites; hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed. May require occasional travel to other company locations or client sites by car or air. This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
About Middough
Middough Inc. is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a variety of projects, management and technical development opportunities and team-building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development. What Middough Offers
We offer a growth and learning culture and tools such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for career advancement goals. We offer a highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes: A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs) Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays Tuition Assistance Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable) Employee Assistance Program
Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security DHS and Social Security Administration SSA E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not sponsor for any applicant that requires an employment visa (H-1B) to work lawfully in the US. #J-18808-Ljbffr