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　　Position Summary

　　Project Controls Specialist II (PCS-II) is a position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments including complex aspects of estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. Therefore, the PCS-II is an essential member of a project team. PCS-II supports Senior Project Controls Specialists and project managers on varying ranked projects in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. The PCS-II is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools. The position is considered to have advanced acumen in project controls principles and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application. Demonstration comes from extensive and diverse work experience, or less experience coupled with higher levels of formal education. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.

　　Responsibilities

　　Generate Periodic Project Controls Analytics. Create periodic project analysis of gathered data through verification and validation in order to support project controls metrics. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls analysis as appropriate

　　Perform Change Control. Track, trend and initiate action for changes to the project scope, schedule and cost. Analyzes change requests, gains, approval, and distributes change requests in a manner compliant with internal governance, standards and procedures. PCS-II comprehends necessary changes and applies appropriate rules established for change control associated with contract terms and conditions.

　　Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives. Leads assigned benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls functions. Summarizes and communicates improvement opportunities, formulates adoption of Company and Industry best practices, incorporates actions to address gaps in performance.

　　Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies. Aids Project Managers (PMs) in Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) development, project schedules, cost estimates, track and trend cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope, cost or schedule) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status performs variance, earned value and critical path analyses at a level appropriate for the project.

　　Maintain Project Estimate. Reviews and analyze project cost estimate in order to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary raw materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle.

　　Effective Team Participation. The PCS-II is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and completes assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Displays proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members.

　　Required/Basic Qualifications

　　Associate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business, and/or other related fields.

　　2 years related work experience

　　In lieu of associate degree(s) AND 2 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 year(s) related work experience

　　Desired Qualifications

　　Bachelor degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems

　　In addition to desired degree, 3 years related work experience

　　Certified Associate of Project Management and/or Project Management Professional

　　Additional Preferred Qualifications

　　Microsoft Excel experience, including pivot tables, vlookup etc.

　　Financial experience

　　Data analytics experience

　　Prior project management controls experience

　　Prior experience with software such as Primavera P6, PowerBI, Maximo, PowerPlan, etc.

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　　Working Conditions

　　Hybrid

　　2-3 days per week in office

　　Specific Requirements

　　Working Knowledge / Proficiency with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, spreadsheets

　　Proven collaborative team member

　　The Project Controls Specialist II may have relationships with individuals of varying levels in the following organizations

　　Travel Requirements

　　5-15%

　　Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

　　Represented/Union Position No

　　Visa Sponsored Position No

　　Posting Expiration Date

　　Thursday, February 1, 2024

　　All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

　　Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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