Project Controls Specialist I or II

Overview

Manage and coordinate project schedules, cost data, and reporting for sewer capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule development
• schedule analysis
• cost tracking
• status reporting
• project controls
• wbs creation

Tasks

-Prepares reports for use by Engineering and Construction Management. -Develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated critical path schedules for CIP projects in accordance with contract specifications. -Participates in project time impact analysis and provides recommendations. -Works with project, program, design, construction and project controls team members to evaluate schedule status and provide recommendations to address schedule deficiencies or expedite schedules. -Responsible for monthly project schedule and financial updates to Capital Improvement Programs (CIP). -Reviews submitted baseline and progress schedules for compliance with the Sewer District’s guidelines and analyzes schedules for reasonableness compared to project scope and progress. -Gathers project progress information from project team members to update and monitor Capital Improvement Programs (CIP). -Evaluates and updates data regarding schedule dates, physical percent complete, actual cost and project accruals. -Coordinates with other project schedulers and associated Sewer District staff. -Actively participates in program and project status meetings as requested. -Assembles and compiles schedule and cost data and input into the Project Controls Systems to ensure appropriate statuses of projects. -Implements and documents program baseline documentation: Definitions, WBS dictionary, Project Budget and baseline change requests. -Interfaces with project, design and construction teams to define need for change to budgets and schedules, and identification of variances from the original project plan. -Reviews submitted progress schedules for compliance with the Sewer District’s guidelines and analyzes schedules for reasonableness compared to project baseline. -Coordinates with consultants and contractors on development of schedules that meet requirements set forth in the Sewer District’s schedule specifications. -Incorporates submitted schedules into the master schedule database once reviewed and approved. -Monitors and reviews project controls data (schedule and cost) for CIP projects. -Assists in preparing status reports and other related project planning and control documentation as requested. -Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in the development of scope, schedule, budget and cost data for capital projects. -Provides training to consultant and contractor ensuring the scheduling standards and procedures are followed. -Assists in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and development of baseline schedules for capital projects. -Monitors and processes invoices/pay applications for CIP projects. -Analyzes schedules progress and performance and identifies developing problem areas.

Requirements

• associate degree
• microsoft office
• communication
• project controls
• scheduling software
• planning

What You Bring

-Candidate must possess at least an associate degree in Construction Management, Business Administration or a closely related field. -Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. -Candidate must possess effective written and verbal communication, organizational skills and decision-making abilities. -Candidate must be able to recommend corrective actions before problems arise and convey project controls and scheduling practice knowledge to others. -Candidate must be familiar with scheduling software including project reporting systems and capital projects. -Candidate must possess the ability to interpret design and construction schedules. -Candidate must possess the ability to effectively plan, coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources. -Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as outlined in the Education Equivalencies Policy.

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About Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

-Oversees three major wastewater plants—Easterly, Southerly, and Westerly—and an extensive interceptor sewer network. -Projects range from massive treatment-plant upgrades to green stormwater infrastructure in suburban and urban communities. -Known for rigorous sector expertise in utilities, water resources, and infrastructure, coordinating across 60+ municipalities. -An unusual legacy: created directly in response to the infamous 1969 Cuyahoga River fire, it now safeguards the river it once rescued.

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