Lead Project Controls Specialist

The Role

As a Lead Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.

The Main Responsibilities

•    Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Project Management software.
•    Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
•    Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
•    Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
•    Follow project execution plans.
•    Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
•    Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
•    Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
•    Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
•    Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
•    Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
•    Develop and present a cash flow report.
•    Develop various levels of schedules.
•    Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
•    Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
•    Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
•    Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
•    Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
•    Consult with the project team on schedule progress.
•    Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
•    Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
•    Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
•    Input and validate progress measurement.
•    Develop and maintain progress curves.
•    Perform material takeoffs.
•    Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
•    Assist with Project Forensic Analysis.

What We Look For in a Candidate

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
•    6+ years of direct project controls experience. 
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
•    Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
•    Proven ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines and documenting progress towards those deadlines.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA  ID  IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY 
$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI 
$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA 

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.   Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits Bonus Structure

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