Project Controls Specialist I

PositionâDescriptionâ

TheâProjectâControlsâSpecialistâI coordinatesâand performsâprojectâcontrolâactivities from pre-construction through execution and close-out.â

Essential Functions

Project Setup & Planning

• Set up projects in ERP and project management systems to track and analyze performance data

• Develop and implement project control plans budgets schedules and cost breakdown structures (CBS)

Project Monitoring & Control

• Manage project controls and timelines to ensure compliance with cost standards and financial regulations

• Monitor performance quantity estimates and claims;providing regular progress updates to the project team

• Track earned value costs and schedules to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies

• Maintain and oversee change management procedures including review and approval of change orders to budget and revenue

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare weekly productivity reports and month-end reporting packages including variance and forecast analysis

• Maintain time-phased forecasts and cash flow reports

• Update and monitor project dashboards (e.g. Power BI) and respond to ad-hoc data requests

• Manage billing schedules and client invoicing processes

Communication & Support

• Participate in project meetings to review timelines deliverables and performance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders vendors and contractors

• Development and implement projectcontrolsbest practices

Skillsâ/âExperienceâ

• Strong analytical/problem solving skillsâ

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skillsâ

• Excellent written and verbal communicationabilityâ

• Ability to read write and speak in Englishâ

• Abilityâtoâworkâindependentlyâandâcollaborate across departments

• Capableâofâworkingâonâmultipleâprojectsinâaâfast-pacedâenvironment

• Resultsâorientedwith a focus on achieving project goalsâ

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Requirementsâ

• BS/BA in Business Finance Accounting Engineering or Construction Management (Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of aBachelorsDegreeâ)
• 1-3 years of project controls experience

• Working knowledge of project controlsand project managementprinciples

• Working Knowledge to Proficiencyincomputer applications such as scheduling software financial tools spreadsheets
• WorkingâknowledgeâofâPrimaveraâP6

• ProficiencyâinâMSâOfficeâSuite

• ProjectâAccountingâexperienceâisâaâplusâ

• Strongâunderstandingâofâtheâfullâlifeâcycleâofâaâconstructionâprojectâ

This role is to be based in the Downtown Houston office on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office 2 remote).

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