Salas O'Brien · 6 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist
Salas O’Brien is a growing employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Project Controls Specialist will provide general project setup, contract life cycle management, planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and administrative support for engineering projects and programs.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Oversight, administration, and management of new and existing engineering projects throughout the project life cycle
Plans and establishes cost and schedule work breakdown structures (WBS) and metrics, collects performance data (expended labor hours and additional progress measurement indicators), tracks data, productivity and risk analysis, and reports findings to technical, project managers, and management
Work with project leads for project setup
Data entry of funding modifications and value
Works with contracting officers as needed for contract admin support
Charge code management
Invoicing
Contract modification coordination
Subcontract creation/management
Assisting with clerical functions as needed
Planning meetings and taking detailed minutes
Other administrative support to managers, other employees, and office visitors by handling a variety of tasks to ensure that all interactions between the organization and others are positive and productive
Qualification
Required
Associates of Arts (AA) Degree in Business, Finance or other similar business trade or equivalent combination of education and experience
0-2 years of relevant experience
Should have good experience with MS Excel
Must be proficient in other MS Office products, Acrobat, e-mail applications
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Defense Security Service, Federal Government Agencies, and other State and Local Authorities
Preferred
Basic understanding of the contract lifecycle preferred not required
Experience in using Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Blackstone Group
2024-01-22Private Equity
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