Project Controls Specialist IV

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist IV to join our team in Houston, TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Provide technical and non-technical support as part of the project execution team in support of internal and external deliverables for all projects.

Responsibilities

Competencies:

* Project Controls

* Project Scheduling & Reporting

* Project Costing & Analysis

* Progress Measurements & Earned Value

* Management of Change

Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement Project Controls processes and procedures.

* Consolidate, organize, and integrate various cost and schedule data sources to align with approved WBS/Control Account levels.

* Support Project Managers with estimate creation.

* Create quantity take-offs and unit rate tables for use in cost estimates.

* Support Project Managers with documentation/version control.

* Ensure all changes to cost and/or schedule baselines are DOA approved prior to execution.

* Lead management of change workflow execution and status reporting.

* Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor cost reports into incurred cost and earned value calculations.

* Assist with preparation of timely and accurate detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.

* Provide data to support significant cost irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.

* Assist with ETC validation by reviewing project schedules and verifying relationships to cost forecasts.

* Prepare and issue detailed cost reports based on input/coordination with the Project Team.

* Creation, assignment, and maintenance of schedule EPS, WBS, Activity Calendars, Activity Codes, Global Changes, and Resources.

* Obtain Project Team buy-in/approval of all documented schedule assumptions and baselines .

* Provide timely and accurate schedule updates based on input/coordination with the Project Team.

* Review, validate, and incorporate external supplier/contractor schedules into the Master Integrated Schedule.

* Validate schedule forecast accuracy, productivity, and produce variance analysis documentation.

* Head planning workshops to define project schedule activity scope, relationships, and dependencies.

* Provide all necessary inputs for and actively participate in risk assessment workshops.

* Develop and maintain progress measurement reporting integrated with schedule.

* Prepare and issue Project reports to meet contractual obligations.

* Identify and assess significant cost/schedule irregularities/trends and suggest corrective actions.

* Develop reporting structure and process to share project information with stakeholders.

* Ensure cost, schedule, and progress reporting accuracy, and convey business analysis to stakeholders.

* Ensure project controls reporting documents are produced and that they clearly reflect the schedule and timeline status, cost or budget considerations, changes, supplier performance, and other risk levels.

* Assess supplier/contractor's performance and suggest corrective actions, if required.

* Lead a team of Project Controls Specialists, Planner/Schedulers, and Document Controllers on a specific project or program.

* Promote fluid, open, and consistent communication amongst all Project Team members.

* Strive for continuous improvement across all areas of work.

* Other duties as required.

Success Metrics and Competencies

* Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

* Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners and facilitate

* discussions with cross functional teams.

* Highly motivated and problem-solving…