Assistant Project Controls Specialist - Planet Forward

Description:

There is NO remote/hybrid opportunity for this role. Looking for local candidates either in Bloomington MN or Duluth MN.

Travel 20% - travel to local Twin Cities MN.

The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
• Responsible for following project execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Assist with the development of a cash flow.
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
• Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
• Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
• Assist with verifying progress measurements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
• Assist with material takeoffs.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements:

Candidate's background should be 100% scheduling.

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field Required OR Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement is Required.
• High School Degree + min 4 to 7 years relevant project controls experience (Internship doesn't count).
• Associate's Degree + min 2 to 5 years relevant project controls experience (Internship doesn't count).
• Bachelor's Degree (degree mentioned above) + some to 3 years relevant project controls experience (Internship doesn't count).
• Bachelor's Degree (unrelated degree) + min 1 to 4 years relevant project controls experience (Internship doesn't count).

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (Ability to Obtain)