Project Control Specialist
Job Description
- Assist the Project Controls Manager in the implementation of project controls guidelines, processes, practices, performance analysis and reporting. Interface with Project Managers to orient, train and coach in project controls processes and tools as part of the implementation of project controls into the organization.
- Build bid schedules from plans and specifications
- Create, review, progress, monitor, analyze and resolve construction schedules with Project Managers and Field Supervisors; and develop work breakdown structures
- Establish critical path method, and review cost/resource loading and schedule items
- Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content
- Outline relationships, logic, deadlines, potential obstacles, and milestones for project schedules
- Monitor progress and costs on specific, assigned projects and provide timely and accurate reporting.
- Update schedules to reflect actual progress and delays or other impacts, updating actual starts, finishes and remaining durations, actual labor hours and associated costs.
- Analyze updated schedule for earned value schedule metrics and report to management.
- BS in Engineering, Construction Management, related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of scheduling experience in a construction environment
- Basic working knowledge of construction processes and the Project Control field
- Some construction field experience helpful and ability to read construction drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Primavera software (especially P6). Prefer working knowledge of PENTA accounting software also
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to proactively conceive and develop new and innovative ideas and/or solutions, and forecast possible outcomes
- Navigates well in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
Meet Your Recruiter
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Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.
With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.
As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.
Advice for candidates from Ashley: “Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!”