Project Controls Manager/Specialist

We are searching for a Project Controls Manager/Specialist on behalf of our client.  This is a 1 yr. contract assignment. (W-2)   The Project Controls Manager/Specialist will be responsible for managing project controls functions for the Colorado Power Pathway Project. Reporting to the project director, this role encompasses planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large capital infrastructure projects. Experience in the utilities industry is a plus but not required.  The person would establish and maintain the project baseline schedule using Primavera P6.

 

Location:   Denver Colorado 80202   

This is a 1 yr. contract assignment. (W-2)

Hybrid position.

Pay rate: $90.00/hr.

 

Essential Responsibilities 

 

Project Controls Leadership:  Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals, including cost controllers and schedulers.

• Develop and implement comprehensive project controls processes and systems, identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.
• Lead and direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control
• Collaborate closely with project management, land acquisition & permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and other stakeholders.
• Implement industry best practices in project controls and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

 

Planning and Scheduling: Establish and maintain the project baseline schedule using Primavera P6.

• Monitor project progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions with the project team.
• Analyze schedule impacts and provide forecasts and recovery plans as necessary.
• Cost Management
• Ensure accurate cost management, including detailed cost estimates and forecasts.
• Ensure accurate Earned Value Management system reporting.
• Implement cost control processes to monitor expenditures, commitments, and cash flow.
• Prepare cost variance analyses and recommend actions to mitigate overruns.
• Risk Management: Identify Project Controls improvement opportunities and contribute to the project risk management processes
• Collaborate on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities

 

Reporting and Communication: Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of management reporting system.

• Prepare project reports, including status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of project performance to stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with the Quality Manager to integrate quality metrics into project controls.
• Ensure that project controls processes support the achievement of quality objectives.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.