Wade Trim · 7 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist - #2672.20
Taylor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWade Trim is dedicated to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments and solving complex engineering challenges. They are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their team, focusing on project and cost controls for various public infrastructure and construction projects.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Leads/assists a team of individuals focused on project and cost controls support activities spanning a variety of public infrastructure, specialty industrial construction projects
Establishes corporate and internal project controls and operating policies that standardize analysis, reporting, and mitigation strategies for risk factors that could impact project successes
Manages/assists and oversees project controls for engineering, construction, and other projects, on a project-by-project basis
Responsible for developing a reporting structure and process to share project information with project stakeholders. Develop customized schedule reports as per project needs (i.e., two-week look ahead, variance reports, progress reports, milestone reports as needed )
Ensures project control report documents are produced and clearly reflect the schedule and timeline status, cost or budget considerations, changes, performance, and other risk levels
Prepares project controls plan for assigned project/program. Provides leadership and guidance for development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), tracking of project progress, analysis of bottlenecks, trends and critical path, and development/maintenance of cashflow
Work with project managers to ensure the proper resource management plan is in place
Provides guidance and consultation to project managers, including regular briefings on project financials, schedule status, resource plans, issues, and concerns
True first level manager and manages associate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
Establishes risk management protocols which includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project
Mentors and led staff of project controls team members, including ensure project is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews, and manage any staffing issues that may arise
Maintain a safe work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or equivalent fields
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role in project controls; 1 to 3 years in a supervisory role is beneficial
Strong understanding and competency in using Oracle Primavera and Microsoft Project products
Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client
Strong analytical skills, and ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated working experience with cost control, earned value management, budgets, estimating, resource planning, change management, forecasting, reporting progress and performance
Experienced in guiding and direct resolution of project difficulties for complex project control issues
Good interpersonal and collaborating skills and excels in a team setting by clearly communicating project information and by listening effectively and inviting responses
Good organization and prioritization skills and operates in self-directed manner with abilities to handle multiple priorities within set due dates
Experience in the development of and implementation of corporate processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls on the project
Preferred
Application and understanding of best practices for design engineering and capital construction projects
Certification in Cost Control CCC/CCE or Scheduling (PSP) is an advantage
Understanding of accounting functions and systems. Experience with consulting engineering financial systems, BST10 or equivalent is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Education reimbursement
401(k)
Performance bonuses
Employee stock program
Company
Wade Trim
Wade Trim is a civil engineering company providing consulting engineering, planning, and surveying services.
501-1000 employees
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Andrew McCune
President, CEO and Chairman
Ralph Picano
Chief Financial Officer
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