HDR · 2 weeks ago
Senior Project Controls Specialist
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support project teams in the Transportation Business Group, focusing on monitoring and tracking project scope, schedule, budget, and quality activities.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Establish WBS and develop and maintain complex project schedules for various phases of the project
Develop and monitor project metrics, including budget, schedule and quality activities
Coordinate with necessary team members
Participate in project coordination meetings
Conduct project site visits if applicable
Conduct schedule baseline and schedule update reviews
Develop staffing cost estimates
Manage and enforce adherence to project controls practices and procedures, including change management and records management
Develop and monitor key performance indicators and report to project and program staff
Review project change documentation and ensure compliance with change procedures and contract specifications
Establish project schedules, forecast and cost controls procedures
Serve as the central point of contact for project documentation and reporting, including RFI’s, submittals, transmittals, and internal and external correspondence
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely submission of deliverables
Work with Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business Leadership for periodic project reviews
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
The capability to actively progress knowledge in the areas of: Oral and written communication skills, Interpersonal and leadership skills, Coordination and prioritization of multiple long and short-term tasks, Organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering or similar
A minimum of 5 years' experience in project controls work on engineering and construction projects, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reports
Certifications (one or more): PSP, PMP, PE, CM, EVP, PMI-SP, CST
Ability to interpret design and construction schedules
Construction schedule fundamentals (including CPM), progressively complex scheduling techniques as well as scheduling software including Primavera
Functional computer usage including familiarity with QuickBase, Microsoft office suite software, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Construction Management Software
The capability to actively progress knowledge in the areas of: Oral and written communication skills, Interpersonal and leadership skills, Coordination and prioritization of multiple long and short-term tasks, Organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preference is given to local candidates
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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