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HNTB · 2 days ago

Project Controls Specialist

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

HNTB is a leading company in delivering solutions for complex infrastructure projects across the country. They are seeking a Project Controls Specialist who will provide technical support for project controls functions including scheduling, estimating, cost control, and risk management.

ConsultingLegalReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Rachel Waters

Responsibilities

Prepares material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents and change orders

Assists in the development of conceptual estimates reflecting the potential budget of a project at a highly preliminary stage of design development and assists in the development of Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) to support the change management process for active projects

Assists in the creation, maintenance and control of budgets and schedules from design concept through project completion. Utilizes the detailed cost estimate to support and develop schedules reflective of the labor hours generated to input schedule activity durations and resource needs

Participates in the review and assessment of the project team or contractor monthly progress schedule updates on active projects and provides advisory input to the project manager or client/owner of the proposed disposition of the progress schedule update

Supports the development of costs forecasts and trends and analyzes accrual of actual costs. Evaluates and documents historical cost data to maintain current estimating standards and databases

Consults with the project team or client/owner related to potential claims, claims avoidance, and claims support

Supports the preparation of reports and performance dashboards for a variety of project controls metrics, analyzes data and creates and/or participates in client presentations

Assists with defining project risks and maintaining project risk register. Escalates project risks and partners with the project team to create and propose mitigation plans

Supports project controls technology and project management control systems (PMCS). May assist in the implementation of an appropriate (PMCS) solution

May participate in negotiations on behalf of the client including providing support in price negotiations, contacting vendors to obtain quotes for materials and services, and leading change order negotiations as needed

Qualification

Project ControlsCost EstimationRisk ManagementProject Management SystemsBudget ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and 3 years' relevant experience, or

In lieu of education, 7 years' relevant experience OR 3 years' relevant direct contractor experience

Preferred

AACE Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP), PMI Risk Management Professional (RMP), or equivalent

Project Controls experience in two or more phases of project lifecycle (e.g., predesign, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases)

Project Controls experience working as client's PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design-build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience)