Assistant Project Controls Specialist - Orlando

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Support project controls: cost control, schedule development, reporting, and change management.

Key Responsibilities

  • schedule updates
  • wbs creation
  • earned value
  • cost forecasts
  • field audits
  • purchase orders

Tasks

-Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress. -Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding. -Responsible for following project execution plans. -Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). -Complies with all policies and standards. -Assist with resource loading of a schedule. -Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system. -Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves. -Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports. -Assist with material takeoffs. -Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables. -Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools. -Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software. -Assist with the development of a cash flow. -Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects. -Assist in the development of various levels of schedules. -Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes. -Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts. -Assist with verifying progress measurements. -Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule. -Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation. -Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.

Requirements

  • bachelor degree
  • microsoft office
  • primavera p6
  • osha 10h
  • communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is required, but applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. -Proficient with Microsoft Office. -Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred. -OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military