Senior Project Control Specialist (Scheduler ​/ Planner

Senior Project Control Specialist (Scheduler / Planner)

12 months contract, Kansas City, MO (Onsite).

$58 to $63 hourly. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• The Senior Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes and consults with the project management team to ensure client satisfaction.
• Presents schedule status reports to project management team and client. Validate proper set-up and management of the Primavera P6 Project Schedule(s).
• Analyze data, logs, and reports in the suite of project controls tools.
• Validate proper Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is utilized and accuracy of schedule management and forecast reporting.
• Develop effective scheduling reports for projects.
• Develop, implement, and manage the reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data for multiple large projects.
• Provide leadership and training to team members ensuring the resolution of difficult project control issues.
• Develop and implement project controls execution plans.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers, and contractors.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Interface with the Project Management Team.
• Review upstream (prime contract) / downstream (purchase orders & subcontract) change orders.
• Lead the Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM), presentation of Project Controls reporting when required
• Validate schedule progress and perform schedule what-if scenarios
• Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques.
• Validate the accuracy of earned value management system reporting.
• Analyze progress measurement and progress curves.
• Review material takeoffs. Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• If assigned to the field, perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Perform Project Forensic Analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

• Key skills;
  Must have 7-10 years of experience in Project Control, Planning & Scheduling utilizing Primavera P6.
• Candidate should have experience in leading project control process, present schedule status reports, team and client management.
• Candidate should have experience in supporting utility infrastructure projects e.g. T&D/electric utility, oil & gas and or similar grid type of infrastructure experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. and 7 years direct project controls experience.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating and document control required.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Ability to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.

Our client is a leading Construction Industry.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.