Project Controls Specialist / HPM

Description

• Present and discuss findings with client with clear, concise, and logical articulation.
• Conduct accrual analysis and coordinate with payment processing teams to track the status of vendor payments.
• Support the initial formalization of a project controls function in support of a large design project.
• Manage project cost and timelines, including budget, forecast, commitments, accruals, Work-In-Place, milestones, WBS, project progress, risks, contingency and KPIs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and assists project teams with reconciliation of project cost to ensure accuracy of project cost reporting.
• Support claims and variance analysis reporting with MS Project, Access, Primavera, and Excel skills.
• Author/draft reports for clients based on technical analysis of costs, timelines, site inspections, and other information available.
• Manage the project change control process and maintain the schedule baseline and current budget to reflect approved changes.
• Perform earned value analyses for early identification of risks related to schedule performance and cost variances. Utilize cost-loaded schedules when possible.
• Utilize and maintain historical cost databases through input of budgets, commitments, work-in-place, invoices, and forecasts.
• Develops and produces weekly, monthly, and special reports in a timely manner for the client and PM staff to monitor progress and status of the project, including input from contractor.
• Promote open communication and collaboration between all parties to ensure that projects are completed with minimal disruptions and delays.
• Assist in supporting project teams, primarily in the planning, and execution phases of projects, including training as needed to support the needs of HPM project teams.
• Support Senior Project Controls Manager with data management for various project sites.
• Sets up cost control system that monitors and controls costs and timelines on contracts requiring validated cost/schedule control system.
• Assist in initiatives to include standardization of processes and tools, participate in the deployment and evolution of standard HPM solutions, support the networking with HPM project controls community to share knowledge and resources across the corporation, support development of project controls best practice within HPM, and potentially working with a vast group of stakeholders.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding as required.
• Perform tracking and reporting activities related to budget transfers, uncommitted costs and project contingencies.
• Provides cash flow projections and forecasts to assist in managing to available capital and client cash outlay planning. Compare actuals to forecasts for early identification of risks related to schedule performance.
• Provide monthly project status report (cost, risk, manpower, etc.) Ability to clearly communicate financial status from multiple building sites to PM team.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and assist with the development of Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).

Requirements

• Experience working in a consultancy or owner organization is an asset.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office tools and with Excel Macro level, Databases (MS Access), Power BI and dashboard development.
• Strong analytical skills for estimate analysis, bid evaluations, budget monitoring, cash flow analysis, risk analysis and benchmarking project costs.
• Ability to review invoices versus contractually agreed upon terms and conditions.
• Specific experience in CPM Scheduling with Primavera P6, cost engineering functions, including cost control, change management and cost projection analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business Administration, Building Science, or related field preferred.
• Good understanding of all types of estimating from conceptual through definitive construction estimates.
• 5-10 years of project cost controls experience or of extensive project management experience in large, complex facility construction and on-site experience in the management of new construction and the renovation of existing assets.
• Valid Driver's License required
• Experience in project controls, commercial operations, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues
• Strong technical knowledge in construction contracts and cost management.
• Strong skills in leadership, communication and problem solving. Experience working on various projects to include coordinating and executing project issues.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance