Project Controls Specialist II

Overview

Gilbane is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II
. This individual will support the cost and schedule requirements of multiple mid-sized projects or a single large project, including day-to-day interface with project management, client and contractor personnel.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through resources such as Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team, learn new industry skills, and contribute to projects across schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and more. Gilbane emphasizes a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

You act inclusively and respectfully, communicate clearly, and are a strong problem solver who can identify and implement solutions. You are a self-starter with passion, commitment, and ownership, delivering business outcomes and driving results. You seek opportunities for improved ways of doing things that add value. Core values include Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

• Actively review and understand the key aspects of the project contract. With guidance from lead project control staff, assist with cost controls and planning/scheduling activities that support the project requirements.
• Execute proper controls to monitor and communicate budget, actuals, forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects.
• Identify and document risk areas and their cost impact; follow through to support mitigation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the change control procedure. Support change identification, documentation, schedule fragments, and cost estimation.
• Collect and input timely cost data for cost report development.
• Consolidate performance data to support performance measurement, data analysis, and cost forecasting.
• Develop accurate and timely project cost forecasts with participation of other project controls staff; contribute to overall project control.
• Identify cost trends and work with lead cost staff to prepare action recommendations and include trends in forecasts.
• Analyze variances and determine corrective actions; create client and internal status reports communicating cost status and trends, under the direction of lead project controls staff.
• Collaborate with the scheduling group to perform schedule risk analysis and determine related cost impacts.
• Develop labor hour forecasts with the participation of lead staff and project management; prepare schedule analysis narratives with corrective action recommendations.
• Create client and internal status reports that communicate schedule status and critical path; define corrective actions and issue reports under the direction of lead project controls staff.
• Gain practical field experience to develop an understanding of construction.

• BS or AA in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Architecture or related field
• 3-8 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Deploy and implement standard project control procedures following Division/Business Unit procedures
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced project controls staff in cost control procedures and guidelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; self-sufficient with scheduling and cost management software such as Primavera P6, Procore, etc.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification

Salary ranges are determined by location, skills, education, and experience. For Minnesota, the range is $88,700 - $122,000 plus benefits. Gilbane offers a comprehensive compensation package and a 401(k) plan. Applicants must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.