**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 **Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience\. + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement\. + Proficient with Microsoft Office\. + Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred\. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills\. + Excellent interpersonal skills\. + Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions\. + OSHA 10\-hour safety certification Ability to obtain **Job** Project Controls **Primary Location** US\-WI\-Appleton **Schedule:** Full\-time **Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time **Req ID:** 243892 \#LI\-KJ \#ACO N/A