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Project Controls Specialist - Akron, United States - bwcareers
Description
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The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for implementing and carrying out the project controls function (cost and schedule) on various projects which includes project set-up and close-out, cost tracking, earned value management, change management, risk management, cost reporting, cost analysis & forecasting and scheduling as needed.
Perform Cost Controls, Earned Value Reporting and Scheduling duties (subject to project assignment; small service projects) and work independently.
Provide detailed analysis to management and effectively communicate cost and schedule variances.
Establishes work breakdown structures for project and works with others to establish project Scope of Work to ensure a baseline for managing the project and project budgets.
Generate Monthly Accruals.
Report project performance by tracking actuals against earned against planned values (man-hours and quantities).
Collaborate with others and generate Project Status Reports (PSRs) and special ad hoc reports/analysis as need.
Support Project Set-up activities (systems, tools, & processes); assist project with initial development of cash flow forecasts.
Participate in Project Support Team activities & Periodic audits of processes to ensure Contractual and Company Procedural compliance.
Monitor schedule progress against baseline and drive team to participate in updates
Maintain a timely change management program along with change order log.
Maintain project risk and opportunity register and contingency draw-down plan
Develop periodic (bi-weekly & monthly) reports to meet Client/Contract requirements
Develop and maintain WBS Dictionaries.
Conduct Project Close-outs activities and participate in Project Lessons Learned.
Attend site visits and participate in field walk downs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management/Analytics, Construction Management or equivalent
Minimum of 7 years project controls experience in Engineering and/or Construction Projects
Strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method), Earned Value, Forecasting, & Change Management
Proficient in various software packages, such as MS Office Suite (Advance Excel User), MS Projects, Oracle P6.
Experience with ERP platforms; Project Accounting Function (i.e. Visibility, Oracle EBS, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in coaching, training, and implementation of tools and procedures
Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines while operating in a dynamic work environment
Commitment to working in a team environment
Proven ability to work with internal and external customers to understand their requirements
Flexible/Adaptable
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
Exceptional process management and organizational skills
Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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