Project Controls Specialist

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• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project schedules and cost control systems to ensure alignment with project objectives
  
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountant to establish baseline schedules (cost and resource loaded), set up program and projects' control budget and tasks
  
• Perform ongoing schedule updates and cost tracking, including progress measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis by updating the actual cost and resources in the schedule
  
• Prepare and maintain cash flow projections, budget forecasts, and schedule forecasts, ensuring consistency between cost and schedule data
  
• Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, and cost, and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur
  
• Analyze and report on schedule performance (critical path, delays, float) and cost performance (earned value, variances, trends)
  
• Support and administer change management processes, including evaluation of both schedule and cost impacts, and implementing the change orders in the Project CBS and the schedule
  
• Prepare Backup for the Invoices in full liaison with Project Accountant
  
• Support Project Managers to prepare input for the monthly reports
  
• Interface with project team and subs on all project controls matters related to scheduling and cost management
  
• Implement and support project control processes, including progress measurement, forecasting, change control, and reporting cycles
  
• Track, document, and communicate variances, trends, and risks affecting both schedule and budget
  
• Maintain accurate data in a centralized system of record to ensure consistency and reliability of project reporting
  

Requirements

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• Strong understanding of both scheduling and cost control principles, including CPM scheduling and earned value management (EVM)
  
• Proven experience in developing and managing project schedules and budgets within engineering and construction environments
  
• Ability to integrate cost and schedule data to provide meaningful performance insights and forecasts
  
• Experience in preparing cost and resource loaded schedules and updating the actual costs and resources monthly to prepare the cashflow and resource forecast
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to anticipate risks and support decision-making
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities
  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, or related field
  
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, including both scheduling and cost controls
  
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 for schedule development, resource loading, and cost integration
  
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and earned value analysis
  
• Familiarity with project management systems such as SharePoint, Trimble Unity Construct, Aconex, or similar
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other standard business tools
  

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced expertise in project controls, including scheduling and cost management, with a strong focus on data accuracy and performance analysis. Proficient in integrating cost and schedule data to provide actionable insights and forecasts in engineering and construction environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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• Primavera P6 Expertise
  
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
  
• Cost Control Principles
  
• Project Scheduling
  
• Budget Forecasting
  

Hard Skills

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• Cost Control
  
• Schedule Development
  
• Variance Analysis
  
• Progress Measurement
  
• Change Management
  
• Data Accuracy
  
• Forecasting
  
• Critical Path Analysis
  
• Resource Loading
  
• Budget Management
  

Soft Skills

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• Analytical Skills
  
• Problem-Solving
  
• Organizational Skills
  
• Communication Skills
  
• Team Collaboration
  

Industry Keywords

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• Project Controls
  
• Engineering
  
• Construction
  
• Cost Management