Project Controls Specialist II

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36 Locations
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Senior level
Professional Services • Transportation • Consulting • Utilities
The Role
Lead and manage project controls for transportation infrastructure, develop plans, coordinate teams, and oversee budgets and schedules across various mega-projects.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

RK&K's Project Controls and Construction Management Division is hiring a Project Controls Manager to lead and manage multiple project support efforts in transportation infrastructure development and construction. Assignments include various mega-projects, which may be supported on a part- or full-time basis.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures for large programs.
  • Draft and improve project management processes.
  • Serve as the management and administrative lead for Consultant staff resourcing.
  • Coordinate and lead Subject Matter Experts (SME) to support project controls functions including:
    • Scheduling: Implement and maintain cost-loaded master program schedules, typically prepared in Primavera P6.
    • Cost Management: Manage budgets, track costs, prepare financial forecasts, and develop cost management strategies.
    • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
    • Reporting: Provide accurate and timely progress updates, cost reports, and risk registers to stakeholders.
  • Oversee cost controls, change management, risk management, earned value, and scheduling efforts.
  • Work with project managers, estimators, finance, designers, and engineers to achieve project objectives.
  • Coordinate activities and inputs with engineering, construction, and procurement teams.
  • Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports.
  • Establish milestones, develop dashboards, and monitor progress, implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Monitor contract task schedule and budgets

 

Required Experience and Skills

  • Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in Project Controls for transportation infrastructure development and construction
  • Minimum (3) years of leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of project controls and project management
  • Analytical and strategic with a hands-on leadership style
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation issues
  • Ability to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple project support efforts

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Federal Funding experience (FTA, FRA, FHWA, etc.)
  • Relevant software expertise (Primavera P6, HeavyBid, TILOS, etc.)
  • Power BI Experience/Knowledge

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

 

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

 

  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Much, much more!
  • Why RK&K?

 

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.  What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

 

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The Company
2,010 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

RK&K is a full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management/inspection firm.

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