Project Controls Specialist - Knoxville, United States - Mesa Accosiates

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Mesa Associates, Inc. is currently searching for a Projects Controls Specialist (PCS) for our Knoxville, TN office.

The Project Controls Specialist will report directly to the Project Controls/Administration Manager and support PDS Profit Centers in providing operational project information that will support execution within project scope, schedule and budget to include but not limited to:

develop, monitor, track, analyze, forecast, and report on project budgets, estimates to complete, commitments, expenditures, project progress and productivity, work plans and schedules, projects cost at completion, WBS cost coding, subcontracts, and change management.

Additional duties of the PCS will include providing support to engineering managers, setting up projects in Mesa's internal Microsoft ERP-UAE system to include the input and upkeep of the work breakdown structure along with the entering of labor and expense costs associated with each activity.

The PCS will also be accountable for daily updating of projects including the input of purchase and change orders, generating project status reports for review by project management and the customer as needed, provide support for project pricing and support of invoice preparation, review and submittal.

The following will be essential to the PCS role:
assuring change management systems and processes are implemented and followed, identifying potential project problems early and reporting all issues and problems to operations leadership, working with project teams to address and implement recovery plans

Educational Requirements:
Proficient computer skills using MS Office tools and the most current project management software programs. Proficient Microsoft Excel skills are a must.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to interface with project management and engineering staff and professional customers is a must.

Must be able to work within strict deadlines and be detail oriented.
Professional relationship skills that include adaptability and the ability to resolve problems. Must be able to perform in a team environment. Knowledge of Microsoft ERP / UAE is a plus but internal training will be provided.


Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 1-3 years related experience preferred

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