Project Controls Specialist Details

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The Project Controls Specialist position is responsible for using and improving existing enterprise tools, systems and work processes to assist Project Managers in effective management, control and reporting on schedule and progress measurement for a medium to high complexity capital delivery portfolio of Projects. The position will function as a master scheduler, develop Project dashboards, schedules, cost performance reports, resource loading reports and risk registers in close collaboration with the Project Controls Manager, Project Managers, and other groups.

Ensure portfolio compliance with established Project management standards and policies. This position will work under minimal supervision of a senior level controls practitioner or Project Controls Manager.

• Work with Project Manager, Construction Manager, and the team to develop, update, and maintain integrated master schedule for project using Primavera P6.
• Collect ongoing project performance data as input to schedule progress such as physical % complete, installed quantities, expended labor and other required progress measurement data.
• Integrate cost and schedule data as well as information from vendors and external entities to facilitate schedule and performance reporting.
• Apply construction scheduling concepts, practices, methodologies, and/or procedures as well as discipline-specific concepts to develop schedules for rail-specific work elements (e.g., electric traction, signal, structure, track) or general construction work elements.
• Perform investigation, including but not limited to visits to the field, and interviews of delivery staff to understand construction means and methods to develop schedules with proper logic ties, sequencing, resourcing, and work calendars.
• Assist Project Manager with maintenance and reviews of project schedules in accordance with approved project parameters.
• Perform review of contractor schedule baseline and updates, including critical path, constructability, risk analysis, and Time Impact Analysis as required.
• Develop reporting mechanisms, dashboards, presentations, and portfolio performance indicators to enable strong program management and executive level decision support.
• Assist Project Manager in evaluation and assessment of identified project risks to enable project team with applicable data for development of risk mitigation plans and schedule contingencies.
• Support the development of the portfolio yearly plan by producing updated Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring schedule and resource data integrity, alignment with 5-year plan, and compliance with delivery requirements and deadlines.
• Support resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions.
• Assist development of earned value management reports.
• Track potential changes, giving visibility to the project management team and stakeholders.
• Manage project or portfolio controls data in EPPM or other department-approved systems and tools such as Excel or Primavera P6.
• Ensure compliance with Amtrak project management standards and policies, third-party requirements, industry best practices, and project-specific…