Lead Project Controls Specialist

Careers

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Garver's growing Enterprise Solutions Scheduling Team is seeking an experienced Lead Project Controls Specialist/ Project Manager. This position will be based out of our Little Rock, AR office. Overall, this position will be responsible for leading the development of reporting systems for project controls assignments. This role will perform complex aspects of individual project scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting to the Program Controls Manager.

This individual will also train and teach other members of the Project Control Team aspects of project controls.

The Lead Project Controls Specialist is a critical position for our growing team and will be the lead or subject matter expert in at least one of these core competency areas: scheduling, estimating, or cost engineering.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies
• Lead development of periodic project controls reporting
• Lead or direct the setup and reviews of the project controls status (i.e., cost contract, WBS, schedule, resources, etc.)
• Lead scheduling efforts on large and/or multiple projects
• Review baseline schedules
• Oversee schedule development/maintenance
• Support claims evaluation/mitigation issues
• Coordinate with project teams
• Lead training for project teams
• Monitor compliance and report non-compliance
• Report scheduling metrics and risk issues
• Data analytics
• Client interaction

The successful candidate will demonstrate through work experience their technical, subject matter expert, and support position understanding and application of complex project controls principles. This position requires proficient to expert use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated software tools.

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, a comprehensive wellness program and Corporate Wellness Coordinator Garver supports work-life balance.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in scheduling and/or project management
• Computer knowledge and proficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional Engineer license
• Previous experience in the construction and/or contracting industry
• Expert user of Primavera scheduling software (P6)
• Knowledge of Engineering Design
• Project Management experience

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Apply Now! Get in Touch