Project Controls Administrator

Overview

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is seeking a Project Controls Administrator. This is a full-time position that will preferably be located onsite; however, if you are driveable to the Richmond, VA area we will consider a hybrid role.

• Demonstrate deep understanding of project control best practices.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 software.
• Prepare detailed activity summaries, resource plans, and project status reports according to the PDI Standard.
• Comfortable engaging with senior members of PDI, Clients, and other 3rd parties.
• Able to work up to 60 hours per week based on client demands.

• Develop and maintain project schedules and forecasts using Oracle Primavera P6 and other project tools.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), progress measurement, and variance analysis.
• Prepare drafts of monthly progress reports.
• Track and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Use processes and tools established on projects.
• Develop and assist in preparation of schedules.
• Prepare various reports.
• Demonstrate understanding of project control tools.
• Assist in schedule baseline and schedule update reviews.
• Assist in cost estimate development and review.
• Provide support with development, monitoring, and execution of constructability/bid reviews, construction schedule, schedule impact analysis, contract change/work order, project risk analysis, project records and contract administration, and other assigned elements.
• Manage project information, including hard-copy and electronic files.
• Coordinate information flow between project team and client.
• Attend project meetings and prepare detailed minutes of meetings.
• Develop presentations based on input from project team members.
• Prepare new project start-up documents per project and quality procedures, including development of schedules and level of effort estimates.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in project coordination with a consulting/engineering firm.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Applications, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• This is an onsite position.

We offer a fast-paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including:
Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work-life balance, Paid overtime, Performance-based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.