Assistant Project Controls Specialist

Location: La Jolla, CA - work is ONSITE

Start: ASAP

Contract Length: 12 months to start

Pay: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour (depending on experience)

The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.

• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.

• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.

• Responsible for following project execution plans.

• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.

• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.

• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.

• Assist with the development of a cash flow.

• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.

• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.

• Assist with resource loading of a schedule.

• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.

• Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.

• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.

• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.

• Assist with verifying progress measurements.

• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.

• Assist with material takeoffs.

• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.

• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

HS Diploma + max 7 yrs relevant exp.

Associates degree + max 5 yrs relevant exp.

Bachelors degree (related degree: Engineering, Construction Management or related field) + max 3 yrs relevant exp.

Bachelors degree (not related degree) + max 4 yrs relevant exp.

The team is looking for a candidate with Cost emphasis.

Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $43.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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