Lead Project Controls Specialist (Cost) - 90377159 - Washington, DC/Baltimore (Hybrid)

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Lead Project Controls Specialist is responsible for developing, using, and improving existing enterprise tools, systems, and work processes to assist the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Team in effective management control and reporting on cost, schedule, and progress measurement for a high complexity Capital Delivery portfolio of projects. Individuals in this role may develop project dashboards, schedules, cost performance reports, and risk registers in close collaboration with the program team and other groups within Capital Delivery. Lead Project Control Specialists work under moderate supervision of a Senior Project Controls Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works to collect data for monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting for stakeholders including Amtrak Executive and Senior Leadership and the NECC and FRA.
• Supports and advises on all aspects of the Change Management process and utilization of tools for Change Requests, Change Control Board (CCB) and Reprogramming’s.
• Supports program team on the Fiscal Year Annual Operating Process by advising on the process, assisting with utilizing data collection tools, and verifying the validity of data entered in these tools and applications.
• Supports program management team in monitoring actuals against forecast and soliciting monthly accruals for compilation.
• Manages project or portfolio control data in EPPM (Masterworks) or other department-approved systems and tools such as Excel or SharePoint.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Experience with Capital Delivery Project Controls cost management procedures, guidelines, and processes.
• Demonstrated experience with reporting requirements for monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports for Capital Delivery.
• Ability to organize and present program reports and other related program information and prepare reports for various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze project performance metrics, performance analysis, dashboards, and progress reports.
• Ability to review data and validate to ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements.
• Strong focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service.
• Experience working in a PMIS project management information system.
• Effectiveness working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives.
• Ability to multitask and work in an environment with changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels.
• Experience with various software including SharePoint, Power BI, EPPM, AIMS and SAP.