Lead Project Controls Specialist

Overview

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. | Full time

• Lead project controls subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to team members and acting as a resource in the absence of the Project Controls Manager
• Support onboarding and training of new hires, and provide ongoing coaching to project teams on tools, processes, and best practices
• Initiate, set up, and maintain projects within the ERP system (IFS), including driving demand for manufacturing and procurement activities
• Review contracts, proposals, and scopes of work to ensure accurate project setup and alignment with requirements
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS); lead project cost control efforts, including budget management, change orders, forecasting, variance analysis, and project closeout
• Establish and manage milestone tracking, including preparation of documentation required for invoicing
• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules; support team members in schedule development and updates as needed
• Implement and manage earned value management systems (EVM), including progress measurement and S-curve reporting
• Prepare and/or support weekly and monthly project reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Coordinate and support internal and external project meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes as required
• Maintain and track action item registers to ensure timely resolution of project deliverables
• Management of Change (MOC) logs and generate/submit change orders as required
• Facilitate internal and external meetings in the absence of the Project Manager, as needed
• Support Business Development efforts by developing proposal schedules when assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar position
• Subsea Equipment Knowledge – 5 year minimum
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems (preferably IFS but similar systems is a bonus as well)
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to Influence others through cooperation and teamwork
• Open-minded with a strong customer orientation
• Self-motivated, independent, proactive, and able to take initiative
• Creative and systematic, taking ideas to final result
• Ability and willingness to work with company affiliates internationally