Staff Project Controls Specialist (Atlanta, GA) 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.

• - 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.
• - 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.
• - Approve Purchase 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 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.
• - 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.
• - 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.
• - 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

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.
• - OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans