Project Controls Specialist I/Project Controls Specialist II

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Position Summary

Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is a position responsible for developing analytical systems for routine project controls assignments including complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. The PCS-II is an essential position in the project controls core team. This position supports Sr Project Controls Specialists and Project Managers on varying ranked projects and programs in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. PCS-II will lead or direct set-up and review of project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). The PCS-II is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools. The position is considered to have advanced degree of acumen in project controls principles and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application; demonstrated through diverse work experiences. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, and associated project controls software tools.
 

Responsibilities

• Develop/Generate Periodic Project Controls Communications (in Total) Assists in the development and generation of project controls routine analytics for communication(s) prescribed by the business unit. Leads the data collection, verification, validation and analysis of data to support project controls communications

• Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate.

• Provide presentation quality reports and communications as needed to project and management teams and be available to present if needed to project team/management team

• Lead and Perform Change Control Track and manage changes to the project scope, schedule and cost

• Identify, assess, gain approval, and distribute change requests, change notices or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate)

• Support team in audit reviews and communications

• Coordinate Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives Assists in the coordination for scheduling benchmarking for project controls functions, and self-assessment initiatives relevant to types of projects typically managed by the project controls group

• Coordinate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices to address gaps in performance

Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies Leads development and maintenance of

• Common Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

• Project schedules

• Cost estimates

• Systems to track and trend cash flow projections

• Project change control management

• Communications associated with project controls

• ​Supports systems to track and communicate project status, perform project controls related analyses at a level appropriate for projects/programs for the assigned business

• Create and Maintain Project Estimate Collaborates in the development of estimates describing scope, schedule and cost details for effective project controls baseline management

• Assures estimates address project scope, necessary materials, resources and fully burdened labor, Owner furnished equipment, engineering and design, contract costs, industry data relative to scope, and risks

• Manages estimates according to Company policies, PMCoE Standards and Business Unit processes

• Effective Team Leadership

The PCS-II is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and complete assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) within negotiated budgets and schedules.

Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Project Controls Specialist I

• Associate’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering.

• In lieu of associate’s degree(s) listed above