Associate Project Controls Specialist

This position performs Project Control activities and assists in the preparation of Project Controls activities for a project or assignment. This role serves as lead cost or schedule on small-sized projects and coordinates work of lower-level Project Controls Specialists, Technicians, and Clerks.
• Assist in generating, checking, and analyzing data to ensure accuracy; maintain orderly records to provide audit trail data
• Use the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures to ensure that data are entered correctly into the Project Controls systems in a consistent manner
• Develop cost reports format as required by internal or client requirements
• Assist in the preparation of specialty schedules, the project labor forecast, cash flows, Project Income Statements and performs profit recognition activities
• Analyze current schedule/cost trends and identify potential problem areas
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent technical degree or non-technical degree with business and computer software courses
• Understand the fundamentals of engineering models and construction drawings
• Understand fundamental concepts of Estimating
• Proficiency in the use of automated cost or schedule management systems
• Possess strong personal computer skills
• Quickbase experience
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Experience with managing a project budget