Project Controls Specialist

The Babcock & Wilcox - Akron, OH

- Mid Level

Akron, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for implementing and carrying out the project controls function (cost and schedule) on various projects which includes project set-up and close-out, cost tracking, earned value management, change management, risk management, cost reporting, cost analysis & forecasting and scheduling as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Perform Cost Controls, Earned Value Reporting and Scheduling duties (subject to project assignment; small service projects) and work independently.
• Provide detailed analysis to management and effectively communicate cost and schedule variances.
• Establishes work breakdown structures for project and works with others to establish project Scope of Work to ensure a baseline for managing the project and project budgets.
• Work closely with Finance to generate Project Revenue/Cost Forecasts and Project Cash Flow on a Monthly and Quarterly Basis.
• Generate Monthly Accruals.
• Report project performance by tracking actuals against earned against planned values (man-hours and quantities).
• Collaborate with others and generate Project Status Reports (PSRs) and special ad hoc reports/analysis as needed.
• Support Project Set-up activities (systems, tools, & processes); assist project with initial development of cash flow forecasts.
• Participate in Project Support Team activities & Periodic audits of processes to ensure Contractual and Company Procedural compliance.
• Monitor schedule progress against baseline and drive team to participate in updates.
• Maintain a timely change management program along with change order log.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity register and contingency draw-down plan.
• Develop periodic (bi-weekly & monthly) reports to meet Client/Contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain WBS Dictionaries.
• Conduct Project Close-outs activities and participate in Project Lessons Learned.
• Attend site visits and participate in field walk downs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management/Analytics, Construction Management or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years project controls experience in Engineering and/or Construction Projects
• Strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method), Earned Value, Forecasting, & Change Management
• Proficient in various software packages, such as MS Office Suite (Advance Excel User), MS Projects, Oracle P6.
• Experience with ERP platforms; Project Accounting Function (i.e. Visibility, Oracle EBS, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, training, and implementation of tools and procedures
• Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines while operating in a dynamic work environment
• Commitment to working in a team environment
• Proven ability to work with internal and external customers to understand their requirements
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Exceptional process management and organizational skills
• Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills