Project Controls Specialist Government - Boston, United States - Burohappold Engineering

Description

Primary Responsibilities
Perform project reviews and assist with project planning, forecasting and scheduling, estimates at completion, as well as quality, risk and change management activities
Monitor project financial performance and act as a liaison for project teams and project finance (accounting)
Provide support, training and coaching on project management best practices to Job Leaders (JLs) and Project Directors (PDs) to keep projects on track and escalate, as appropriate, when risks are perceived
Be a trusted partner to Discipline Leaders (DLs) providing insight into performance and strategic team management to support improving utilization and project profitability
Lead improvement initiatives within the Project Delivery team as well as other disciplines
Be a mentor and/or manager to more junior members of the Project Delivery team, coaching and developing their skills and providing quality control
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or Project Management.
7+ years of Project Controls experience in a multi-disciple project or program environment
PMI certification such as a PMP is desirable
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Project controls government contracting experience
Self-disciplined, motivated, able to work with limited direct supervision, self-sufficient problem solver
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to ensure high quality, positive interfaces with project teams and for explaining project management best practices to others
Expert user of PMIS databases and ERP systems, preferably Deltek Vantagepoint
Experience using Microsoft Project 2019 or later preferred
General understanding of earned value principles
Advanced experience using MS Excel and preferably Power BI in financial data analysis to identify, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets to inform future project planning
Dedication to continual process improvement

What we offer:
Salary range of $90,000 to $135,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
Generous benefits package
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
401k with company match
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Global network of experts
Learning and development opportunities
Be a part of our Young Employees Forum and our Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Described by our clients as 'passionate', 'innovative', 'collaborative':Buro Happold is an independent, international engineering practice that for over 40 years has become synonymouswith the delivery of creative, value led building and city solutions for an ever changing world.

Having worked on every continent, our clients include more than 90% of the world's leading architectural practices and we have collaborated with global organisations such as the United Nations, The World Bank and UNESCO.

Through our global community of driven, world leading engineering and consulting professionals we deliver elegant solutionsfor buildings and cities that seek to address the major problems facing societies today.

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Buro Happold value flexible working as an important part of theway we work. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance.

We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us.

Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry.

We have much to learn from one another.
Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you.

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Type of contract
Permanent
Grade
Associate
Area of Expertise
Business Services
Region
US
Office / Project Location
Durham,Minneapolis,New York,Pittsburgh,San Diego,San Francisco,Seattle,Washington DC,Detroit,Chicago,Boston,Atlanta,Los Angeles

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