Project Controls Specialist II

The Boldt Company

The Role

Overview

Monitor and control construction project budgets, schedules, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • earned value
  • cost forecasting
  • schedule tracking
  • contract management
  • financial reporting
  • production planning

Tasks

-Work with various contract types such as lump sum, guaranteed maximum price, and integrated lean project delivery and apply project control measures appropriate for each type of project. -Assist project controls leadership in implementing processes to achieve the financial and schedule objectives of projects. Solicit current and forecasted cost information from all project specific trade partners. -Support project controls leadership in performing project accounting audits by customers as required. -Assist in uploading project estimates from the estimating system to the project financial management system. -Attend monthly project review meetings to discuss status of project financial and schedule performance, projections, cash position, labor, productivity, earned value, risks and opportunities; then develop strategies for achieving or surpassing objectives for these areas. -Assist project teams in analyzing project costs for labor, materials, subcontracts, and general conditions to update the revenue, cost, and profit projection at completion and identify variances with the budget. -Work with project management to identify deviations from contracted project scope and prepare documentation and pricing for submitting change requests to customer for compensation. -Provide input on the development of an appropriate work breakdown structure of sub-jobs, cost codes, and categories to optimally manage the project budget, schedule, and production management processes. -Support creation and maintenance of project production management plan, including master schedule, production strategy, constraint removal, make work ready, weekly and daily plan, and production tracking. -Understand the contract terms and conditions, and support project management in ensuring the contract's financial and schedule requirements are fulfilled. -Assist with project and job setup in the accounting system; including, job information entry, cost codes and categories assignment, and workflow key players designations. -Participate in the development of project-specific plans for successfully implementing appropriate controls processes and tools vital for achieving financial and schedule objectives. -Complete financial reporting and analysis as necessary to support project, operating group, and corporate objectives. -Assemble and analyze productivity measurements and progress metrics to identify trends, and use expected future performance to forecast likely outcomes, then compare to estimated amounts to understand variances. Communicate findings to project leadership and together pursue opportunities for improvement. -Compile earned value reporting by incorporating financial and schedule plan and performance information together in the form of percent earned graphs, labor curves, and cashflow graphs to communicate potential variances from expectations to project team. -Review the project estimates with the project team to understand the scope, work breakdown structure, self-perform areas, subcontracted areas, and general requirements.

Requirements

  • 5+ years
  • driver's license
  • bachelor's
  • project controls
  • excel
  • power bi

What You Bring

-Minimum of 5 years of related construction project controls experience required. -A valid driver’s license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons’ ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company, including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Company or rent a vehicle through for business travel purposes. -Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Controls, Business Administration, or Engineering. -In-depth knowledge of construction project controls principles and project management processes. -Skilled in Microsoft Word and Outlook, proficient in Microsoft Excel, familiar with project management systems, and knowledgeable of Power BI beneficial.

Benefits

-Annual Bonus Program: Opportunity for annual bonuses based on company performance. -Wellness Resources: Access to a health coach, health assessments, wellness challenges, and life care resources. -Professional Growth: Equal access to opportunities and resources at all levels, educational reimbursement, and a robust mentorship program. -Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group and Voluntary Life Insurance. -Financial Benefits: An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share in the company’s success, as well as a 401(k) plan. -Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. -Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans including dental and vision benefits as well as the opportunity to participate in HSA and/or FSA programs. -Inclusion & Belonging: Comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs. -Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage with the community including a paid Volunteer Time Off program.

The Company

About The Boldt Company

-Specializes in large-scale construction projects ranging from industrial plants to cutting-edge infrastructure. -Works in complex markets such as energy, heavy civil, and commercial construction. -Embraces modern construction methods like design-build to enhance project efficiency. -Known for building lasting relationships with clients, earning a reputation as a trusted construction partner.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Healthcare

Education

Commercial

Cultural

Community

Worship-based Organizations

Government

Manufacturing

Warehousing

Data Centers

Retail

Office Buildings

Public and Private Libraries

Emergency Service Stations

Public and Park Facilities

Vehicle and Maintenance Buildings

Outpatient Clinics

Medical Office Buildings

Eye Clinics

Dental Clinics

Orthopedic Clinics

Dermatology Clinics

Security Clearance

-may be subject to a background check per boldt’s policy.