Sr Project Control Specialist

Overview

Sr Project Control Specialist role at Zachry Group located in Downers Grove Design Center. This position focuses on Primavera P6 scheduling and is responsible for producing and maintaining all cost and schedule functions on assigned projects while adhering to company standards.

• Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks
• Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules
• Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules
• Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with emphasis on engineering and procurement pieces
• Develop progress curves and manpower histograms
• Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports
• Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis
• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders
• Advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts and contingencies to guide scopes toward the earliest possible finish
• Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level
• Provide input into the budget forecasting process
• Train, encourage, and provide guidance to planning engineers, junior and assistant personnel
• Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and assess the impact of change requests in the schedules
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required
• Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions

• High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on the Energy and Chemicals engineering industry
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules
• Leads project meetings and makes presentations
• Problem-solving skills with ability to resolve complex situations
• Excellent working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel
• Proven record and experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Strong understanding of Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control
• High degree of computer literacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Construction