Project Controls Specialist II (Scheduler

Position: Project Controls Specialist II (Scheduler)
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Job Summary

This position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments. This position performs the more complex aspects of scheduling, estimating and change documentation. The Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is a critical position as part of a project team. This position supports Project Managers and possibly Senior Project Controls Specialists on varying size projects. Using prescribed methods and tools, the position is responsible for performing primary aspects of project control assignments.

The position is considered a technical, SME, support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires working knowledge to proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.

Responsibilities

* Generate Periodic Project Controls Reports Generate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reports.  Responsible for gathering, verifying, validating, and analyzing schedule data in support of project controls reporting.  Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate.

* Perform Change Control. Track and manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.  Identify, assess, gain approval for, and distribute change requests, change notices and/or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate).

* Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives. Assist in scheduling and carrying out benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls and the types of projects typically managed by the project controls group.  Identify and communicate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices and counter measures to address gaps in performance.

* Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies.  Develops and maintains WBS, project schedules, cost estimates, track, and trend cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope, cost, or schedule) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status performs variance, earned value and critical path analyses at a level appropriate for the project.  At the Sr PCS level, this position will have expectations of identifying and developing portfolio level analysis.

* Work with Cost Analysts to establish effective cost controls management.  Assure that project estimate includes all necessary materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope.  Manage the estimate according to PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle.

* Effective Team Participation.   The PCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and completes assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Displays proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members. At the PCS II level, this position will have expectations of process analysis and initiative participation.

Basic Qualifications

* Associates Degree in Engineering OR

* Associates Degree in Project Management OR

* Associates Degree in Finance OR

* Associates Degree in Business AND

* 2 years minimum required related experience

* In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience

Strongly Desired Qualifications

* Proficiency and hand on experience in the navigation and use of Oracle's…