Job Title: Project Controls Specialist
Job Description

- Lead 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.- Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.- Approve Purchase Orders and/or ensure proper coding.- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.- Interface 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.- Consult with the project team on schedule progress.- Analyze and evaluate 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.- Assist with Project Forensic Analysis.- Perform other duties as assigned.- Comply with all policies and standards.

Hard SkillsP6Enterprise Planning & Controls softwareWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Scheduling reportsCost reportsCash flowsForecastsEngineering, procurement, and construction planningScheduling techniquesProject cost managementEstimatingCritical path methodEarned value management systemProgress measurementMaterial takeoffsProject Forensic AnalysisSoft SkillsLeadershipData analysisTechnical communicationAttention to detailProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAudit and validationJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 52 Weekly.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Missouri, Missouri.

Work Environment

Kansas City Office.

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