Principal Project Control Specialist-Lead Business Analyst-Project Controls

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K - Company Matched.

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.

Responsible for performing highly complex Project Control activities and/or supervising the overall Project Controls effort for a project or assignment. Plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for a project including, but not limited to:

- Develops, implements, and directs the total Project Controls program on projects/major work scopes - Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.

- Innovate new project control concepts utilizing demonstrated personal expertise and leadership in the functional area of project control including the development of advanced system applications.

- Provide state-of-the-art technical project control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of highly complex multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.

- Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management

- Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems

- Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists. Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling. Assist in personnel selection and training as directed. Initiates and/or participates in developmental activities.

- Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods

- Prepares and presents financial information in appropriate format to senior SRNS management. – Leads project cost reviews / schedule meetings

Education

A Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related

area and 8 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management /technical / engineering or a related area and 10 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 13 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 17 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent

Experience/Skills

Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of

automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems

Additional Duties

• Handle all logistics between Ideagen and SRNS including personnel onboarding,

obtaining PIV cards/badges, ordering computer equipment, granting system access,

etc.

• Ensure that computer account access is maintained for Ideagen personnel.

• Maintain schedule to keep track of project progress and resources (Ideagen and all

site tenants).

• Coordinate periodic in-person meetings between Ideagen and SRS team members,

arrange for dates and location, etc.

• Coordinate project resources (Ideagen and all site tenants) in the planning and

performance of module testing (Configuration, UAT, etc.).

• Assist in the testing and training development of configured modules.

• Participate in the configuration review testing of the modules.

• Coordinate discussion to resolve project board items.

• Assist in communication and general statuses between EPS (classified / non-

classified sides) and STAR.

• Participate in EPS status meetings for classified side and non-classified side.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of all testing activities prior to go-live

phase for STAR replacement. Testing to include, module, comprehensive, and

acceptance testing, coordinate fixes with Ideagen Application Engineers, and

ensure retesting verifies successful fixes to the issues identified.

Additional Education

- BS Engineering or Business Administration, preferred

Additional Experience Qualifications (preferred)

• Require working knowledge of Ideagen/DevonWay iCAS EPS and Issues

Management and related modules.

• Review/Approve; Level I and Level II Purchase Requisitions

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinnacle Specialty Group’s internal recruiting team requests that staffing / recruiting firms or agencies please not respond to our solicitations.