Gilbane Building · 2 months ago
Project Controls Specialist II
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expGilbane Building is a reputable construction management firm dedicated to delivering projects safely and on time. They are seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support cost and schedule requirements for multiple projects, ensuring effective communication and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Actively review and understand the key aspects of the project contract. With the guidance of lead project control staff, assist with cost controls, and planning/scheduling activities that support the overall proposal strategy or project requirements
Execute proper controls to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects
Identify and document specific areas of risk and key quantities, and their effect on cost. Follow through on these items to improve the opportunity for successful mitigation
Monitor and ensure compliance of the change control procedure. Support the project team with change identification, documentation, schedule fragments, and cost estimation
Collect and input timely and accurate cost data for cost report development
Consolidate performance data to support performance measurement, data analysis, and cost forecasting
Develop accurate and timely project cost forecasts with the participation of other project controls lead staff. Forecasts should be valued and used to contribute to the overall control of the project
Actively pursue the identification and definition of cost trends. With lead cost staff prepare recommendations for action, include trends in the forecast, or develop a mitigation program
Analyze variances and determine corrective actions and explanations. Create client and internal status reports that effectively communicate cost status and trends.. Issue reports under the direction of lead project controls staff
Working collaboratively with the scheduling group, perform schedule risk analysis to help forecast schedule contingencies and determine related cost impacts
Develop accurate and timely project labor hour forecasts with the participation of lead staff and project management. Prepare schedule analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions
Create client and internal status reports that effectively communicate schedule status and identify critical path. Define corrective actions for implementation. Issue reports under the direction of lead project controls staff
Gain practical field experience to develop an understanding of construction
Qualification
Required
BS or AA in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Architecture or related field
3-8 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Deploy and implement standard project control procedures following the Division and/or Business Unit procedures
Provide technical guidance to less experienced project controls staff in established cost control procedures and guidelines
Proficient with Microsoft Office. Be self-sufficient with scheduling and cost management software to include Primavera P6, Procore, etc
Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification
Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation
Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution
Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change
Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability
Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions
Benefits
Competitive health and welfare benefits
Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
Gilbane University
Company
Gilbane Building
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services—from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services— for clients across various markets.
1001-5000 employees
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