Lead Project Controls Specialist

Lead Project Controls Specialist / Project Manager

Location:

Little Rock, AR

Garver’s Enterprise Solutions Scheduling Team is seeking an experienced Lead Project Controls Specialist/Project Manager to lead the development of reporting systems for project controls assignments.

• Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies.
• Lead development of periodic project controls reporting.
• Lead or direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (e.g., cost contract, WBS, schedule, resources).
• Lead scheduling efforts on large and/or multiple projects.
• Review baseline schedules and oversee schedule development/maintenance.
• Support claims evaluation and mitigate issues.
• Contact and follow up with project teams.
• Provide training for project teams.
• Monitor compliance and report non‑compliance.
• Report scheduling metrics and risk issues.
• Perform data analytics.
• Engage in client interaction.
• Improve project progress and communication.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in scheduling and/or project management.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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 offers employees company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities, highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, a comprehensive wellness program, and a corporate wellness coordinator to promote work‑life balance.

Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services, surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is recognized in the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list and has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.

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.