Project Controls Specialist - Mechanical

Baker Group • Full-time • Ankeny, IA • 13h ago

PURPOSE

The Project Controls Specialist works closely with the Mechanical Project Team to understand requirements of projects to develop and maintain plans for successful execution of projects by utilizing project controls. This role will also create and utilize necessary tools to track and evaluate project success, develop and maintain project schedules, monitor and track field labor productivity, and assist in cost forecasting. Assist project management teams in various project controls related tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Review and understand project controls requirements per project and provide input to project team members on necessary reporting.
Collaborate with team members to develop the applicable project control reports needed to track project progress.
Develop project schedules to align with budgets and cost requirements.
Partner with project managers, Foreman, and Estimators to develop a WBS (work break down structure) for project.
Collaborate with project foreman and subcontractors to develop a CPM (critical path methodology) project schedule that reflects actual work activities.
Create resource teams in scheduling software and assign resources to project schedules.
Create WBS that align with project needs and pull reports necessary provide owner required feedback per area and trade from the WBS.
Collaborate with team to develop rules of credit on a per project basis and track project utilizing the developed rules of credit.
Load project schedule with labor unit, non-labor units, and cost as required per project.
Create project baselines on schedules and cost and adjust based on change orders or sequence changes
Ensure project manager, owner, and team members area aligned on specific baseline utilized for progress
Document project schedule updates, cost updates, sequence changes, or reasons for changes and delays.
Analyze schedule and cost control reports and provide feedback to Project Manager on project health.
Review project controls information and verify accuracy of information, adjust when necessary to ensure project feedback is valid.
Participate in project meetings and lead project specific schedule meetings with team members and subcontractors.
Review contractor schedules, provide feedback to team for necessary changes.
Gather the information needed to format a project report specific to the project.
Update schedules based on project progress.
Create and assign project codes on a project specific basis.
Develop cost reports, based on project requirements, input invoicing, contract values, and forecasting information.
Partner with project management teams on developing project control plans
Provide project management with input on analyzing project impacts for change orders, delays, or possible impacts.
Continual commitment of education to remain abreast of latest technological methods, software, and other tools necessary to successful achieve the objective of the position.
Analyze all project specific information to create and track risk logs for review and mitigation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Six (6) years of related work experience
Extensive practical experience with MS Office application (Excel, Word, Access, Project), Primavera Project P6, and/or other scheduling software.
Proven knowledge of scheduling techniques and industry scheduling standards
Construction knowledge required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strong organization and communication skills
Knowledge of contract language
Strong Project Management skills as well as personal management skills
Strong computer and business software skills required, ability to utilize excel and graph formation.
Accounting software knowledge
Advanced computer software skills
Capacity to understand estimating procedures and ability to breakdown estimate into durations, hours and activities
Interpersonal and leadership skills
Problem solving capability
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Periodic travel is required as well as ability to work extended hours when necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
Occasional job site visits, with exposure to:

- Changing conditions on a construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment
- Variety of temperature and weather conditions

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS

Laptop Computer

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, HR- OneSource will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

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