Field Project Controls Cost Lead - Newnan, GA

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 102482 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes 

Why Black and Veatch?

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work and winner of the Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.    

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-LP1

The Opportunity

In this Senior level position, you will be assigned to either a role in Planning/Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Project Controls Management or a combination. Under general supervision, competently performs all aspects of planning/scheduling, cost analysis, and field project assignments according to training, capability and experience. Provides some guidance to less experienced project controls personnel. Acts in capacity of a “lead person”. Has project team supervisory responsibilities.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.   

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates the capability of leading the project control function of a project and able to influence internal and external clients.  Lead facilitator of project forecasts. Recognizes issues and advises project team or JV partners on matters affecting project execution.  Supports proposal efforts.  
Cost:

• Leads project cost controls team to prepare baseline cost deliverables.
• Leads and analyses monthly/quarterly reports.
• Leads quantity mgmt reporting.
• Leads change mgmt program.
• Applies key scheduling processes. 

Schedule/Planning:

• Leads project controls scheduling team in plan & schedule preparation. 
• Interfaces with JV partners for Planning  and Scheduling activities.
• Ensures constructability is part of planning process.
• Applies in key cost control processes. 

PJC Management:

• Leads a team of project control professionals.
• Coordinates planning and cost control functions on less complex projects after baseline in place.
• Ensures systems are in place to know work status and identify issues proactively. 
• Interfaces with management team to identify issues.
• As applicable advises field teams and HO PCM on matters affecting project success.
• As applicable able to lead/direct PJC activities with JV and S/C construction partners.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management. 

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year Bachelor's degree with six or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with eight years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office. 

 

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment o