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Kforce Technology Staffing

Project Controls Specialist

Kforce Technology Staffing, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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RESPONSIBILITIES Kforce’s client is looking for a Project Controls Specialist for a long-term contract role in Austin, TX.

SUMMARY The primary objective of this role is to support Self Perform teams manage their budget forecast and spend. Ideal candidates must possess excellent communication and analytical skills, sound judgment, relative problem-solving abilities, have a strong quality and customer-focused mindset, have the personal drive and stamina for relentlessness, and the ability to quickly adapt to change, along with a strong connection to the company’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Management, Cost Analysis, Cost Reporting and Benchmarking throughout various project phases

Review and approve purchase order requests

Establish and maintain quality performance metrics

Create and develop status reports and summaries for executive management in conjunction with project/program leads

Track project forecasts and costs using Power BI tools

Employ a can‑do attitude, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and aligned to the program goals

Develop tools that enable efficient operations maximizing the team’s time spent on solving problems

Detailed reporting and cost focused while monitoring, reporting, dashboarding

KPIs, cost performance, schedule performance index

Track costs, labor, and see where we are at

Quantity surveying and progress in the field is being tracked accordingly

Track within budget and schedule

Diving deep on mechanical side but supporting some CSA too; Not as quantity driven but flag any risks

REQUIREMENTS

5-10 years of post-graduate experience working in project controls or construction management in Industrial construction preferred

Advanced Excel experience

Strong interpersonal skills, able to develop channels of communication while understanding and managing professional relationships

Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills are a must

Willingness to get your hands dirty to understand the projects and programs you are supporting

Ability to understand cost and schedule and the project lifecycle

Ability to drive communication within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines, aggressive goals, and demanding work environment

Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring new ideas and eagerness to continuously learn and take on tough problems

Ability to perform in a fast pace high stress environment

Data science/analytic skills experience with Power BI is a plus are a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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