Staff Project Controls Specialist (Albuquerque, NM) at The Planet Group

Description:
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.

Coordinate and communicate with internal and external parties involved in the project to ensure alignment and integration of schedules

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools. Primavera P6 and Oracle Primavera Cloud
• 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.
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Create Work Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Input and validate progress measurement.
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Bi-weekly schedule submittal(s) to PMO, or as applicable based on project type.
• Formal project baseline submittal.
• Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly distribution of project schedule to team.

Participate in the project weekly meetings to provide updates regarding scheduling.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field. and 3 years of direct project controls experience. Required or
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.    Required  Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.