The Role
Lead project controls functions to keep projects on budget and schedule: set up planning software, create WBS, build schedules and cash flows, run reports, manage cost control and EVM, perform field audits and forensic analysis, and support procurement and construction planning for electrical transmission and distribution projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Project Controls Specialist opportunity in Kansas City, MO and Albuquerque, NM.
Description
Requirements:
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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Description
- The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Follow project execution plans.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
- Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts. - Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders. - Develop and present a cash flow report.
- Develop various levels of schedules.
- Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
- Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy. - Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
- Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
- Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
- Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
- Input and validate progress measurement.
- Develop and maintain progress curves.
- Perform material takeoffs.
- Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field. and 3 years of direct project controls experience. Required or
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office. OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain
- CANDIDATES CAN SIT IN KC, ABQ, PHX
- Candidates will work on a project controls team dedicated to supporting the First Energy program. Must have extensive experience scheduling in Primavera P6 and good knowledge of the electrical T&D industry projects (transmission lines, substations, and distribution lines). Candidate must have excellent communication skills, be able to work in fast-paced environment, ability to work on a team, and ability to host meetings, seek out information from stakeholders to update schedules, be proactive in reporting and issues identification for schedules impacts that may impact the projects, and be able to manage a large volume of project schedules simultaneously.
UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.
UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
https://udrconsultingincorporated.applytojob.com/apply/
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (or applicable experience as substitute)
- 3 years direct project controls experience
- Extensive scheduling experience with Oracle Primavera P6
- Knowledge of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects (T&D)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Develop and maintain Earned Value Management processes and progress measurement
- Ability to create WBS, run schedule what-if scenarios, material takeoffs, and cash flow reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to host meetings and coordinate stakeholders
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain
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The Company
What We Do
UDR Consulting, Inc. is a professional staffing and consulting firm based in North Augusta, South Carolina. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Minority-Owned Small Disadvantaged Business, the company provides a comprehensive range of staff augmentation services, including engineering, professional, technical, and maintenance support. They specialize in delivering quality staffing solutions to support complex engineering projects and project management needs.
