Staff Project Controls Specialist

Staff Project Controls Specialist

Duration: 12-month contract,

Location : Onsite - 2175 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA - locals only.

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are made available after 90 days. There are no additional benefits provided during the contract period (no PTO, no Paid Holidays, etc.).

Interview is Virtual; if a candidate is asking you the type of mode most likely they aren't located where they say they are.

Manager Notes

• 29 Project Controls Team Members in California.
• Located in the Bay Area. Will work out of the Walnut Creek office. 2-4 week hiring timeline. Sooner the better.
• Might be occasional site visits or team visits. Maybe once a quarter. Expenses would be taking care of by PG&E.
• Project with PG&E Divided into 3 Gas, Electric and IT This one will be with Electric T&D, Substation PG&E or any other utility companies' exposure HUGE PLUS.
• Edison or San Diego Gas or SOCAL Gas would stay away from, because of current business relationships.
• Cost Scheduling Background 5 years' experience ideal. Push out costs in P6 to get your budget.
• Newer program. Candidate will be working in P6 & SAP. Candidate will work 10-15 smaller jobs (assuming 10-15 million or smaller projects, not sure yet).
• 60/40 - Cost Analyzation vs. P6 (knowing it, how to run it, but can train up on it too). Good learning role, smaller schedules.
• Will be tied to 1 Project Manager, maybe 2.
• Utilities experience would be ideal, but not necessary. Construction experience an alternate option too.
• Scheduling background.
• Business or CM background 2 5 years' experience would be nice to have.
• Strong analytical skills. Will work with PM once up and running. Good communication skills. Flexible.
• Finance, Construction, SAP, Cost Forecasting if they don't have much or any P6.

Job Summary:

• The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules.
• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
• Input and validate progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Perform material takeoffs.
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

Required

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification - ability to obtain

Education

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field. and 3 years of direct project controls experience.
• Required or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.