The L.E. Myers Co. ยท 15 hours ago
Sr Project Controls Specialist
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $144K/yr
8+ years expThe L.E. Myers Co. is a premier electrical contractor recognized for its large utility construction projects. The Sr Project Controls Specialist plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by developing control frameworks and leveraging analytics to optimize performance across key business functions.
ConstructionProfessional ServicesService Industry
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Marina Santillanes Rudolph
Responsibilities
Implement strategic approach to providing teaching, consulting, proactive guidance, and equipping project teams with best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Provide strategic oversight and support on projects of significant size or risk, providing an additional layer of oversight to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards
Lead the development and implementation of standardized processes for cost tracking, forecasting, and change controls
Lead and collaborate with Districts when projects encounter challenges, working collaboratively to identify issues and implementing corrective actions that drive successful outcomes
Lead and collaborate with field and office teams to ensure proper documentation, reporting, and visibility into project performance
Capture and analyze project data to deliver actionable insights, predictive reporting, and governance that enhance decision-making and performance
Train and provide proactive guidance, equipping project teams with best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Provide support for the develpment and training of estimators, as needed
Train district management on organizational processes
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, scheduling, and program management within the construction (electrical construction preferred) industry
Solid experience with enterprise platforms such as JD Edwards, or similar ERP systems
Advanced experience supporting a diverse portfolio of concurrent electric construction transmission and distribution projects
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and CPM scheduling tools
Strong knowledge of cost management, earned value analysis, and project forecasting
Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness and ability to travel 25-50% to project sites and regional offices
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
Company
The L.E. Myers Co.
The L.E. Myers Co. is a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase