Project Control Specialist; Civil Construction

Summary

• Looking for a Project Control Specialist with experience in managing the Cost portion of projects; preferably Civil Construction projects
• As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), the Project Control Specialist develops and implements methods for performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, and trend assessment
• The Project Control Specialist facilitates programs to ensure the establishment and analysis of specific operational and process improvement plans used for goal setting, estimating project plans, performance indicators/targets, benchmarking, baselining, and trending
• This position is Remote, with occasional travel to Memphis, TN

• Develop and implement standard methods for project performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, trend assessment, scheduling, and estimating
• Facilitate programs to ensure establishment and analysis of specific operational and process improvement plans used for goal setting, project cost and benefit estimates, performance indicators/targets, benchmarking, baselining, and trending. Assist in the development and approval of project contracts and revisions thereto; prepare/obtain approval for contractor work authorizations (CWA) and revisions thereto; monitor expenditures for usage trends, issues, etc.
• Lead/manage the process ensuring the integrity of the process, resolving pending/outstanding requests, reconciling encumbrances and pending tasks with financial systems as required
• Provide project cost/schedule performance analyses and recommendations to improve project cost/schedule performance to applicable project managers/engineers
• Perform cost/benefit analyses and enter data into the project justification system database
• Prepare project approval packages and all associated documentation
• Assist project managers/engineers and line organizations in developing project budgets and establishing project reporting structures
• Monitor and forecast performance in comparison to performance plan and long‑range project plan objectives
• Assist project managers in developing project work sequence structures that ensure effective control of risk management issues, efficient resource allocation, and critical path identification
• Ensure project milestones and resource needs (man‑hours and dollars) are loaded into the applicable cost and schedule tool(s)
• Using cost and scheduling tools, levelize resources for all projects
• Conduct project schedule review meetings and scheduling sessions during scoping workshops
• Research, write, and submit all fixed‑assets accounting classification requests for formal determination of capital projects
• Provide written project closure notifications and perform root‑cause analysis to explain project cost, schedule, and performance variances

• 3‑5+ years of experience with Utility Cost Control, Project Control, or Project Management
• Experience with managing the cost portion of projects; preferably Civil Construction projects
• Knowledge of Project Controls techniques to ensure a project stays within its approved scope, budget, and schedule by monitoring progress, forecasting potential issues, and taking corrective actions
• Must have experience with using MS Excel for analysis and graphing
• Experience with Primavera P6 is preferred
• Utilities/Energy/Oil & Gas/Government industry experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; equivalent real‑world work experience will be considered

At Paradigm, integrity drives innovation. You'll collaborate with curious, dedicated teammates, solving complex problems and unlocking immense data value for leading organizations. If you seek a place where your voice is heard, growth is supported, and your work creates lasting business value, you belong at Paradigm.

Paradigm maintains a strict drug‑free workplace policy. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a standard 5‑panel drug screen. Please note that a positive test result for any prohibited substance, including marijuana, will result in disqualification from employment, regardless of state laws permitting its use. This policy applies consistently across all positions and locations.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)