Senior Project Controls Specialist-Reporting Technical Writer-Aiken

Fluor - Aiken, SC

Full-time - Senior

Aiken, SC

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Senior Project Controls Specialist-Reporting Technical Writer is responsible for overseeing Project Control activities and leading the overall Project Controls effort for medium to large-sized projects. This role involves developing and implementing the Project Controls program, analyzing cost and schedule performance, and contributing to proposal efforts. The position may also involve serving as a Control Team Leader or Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Project Controls Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and direct the total Project Controls program on projects or lead one of the Project Controls' functions in a large project
• Implement the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures to ensure data conversion from the original estimate to the Project Control system
• Analyze variances in cost or schedule performance against the plan and communicate reasons for variances and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management
• Contribute to proposal efforts for cost or scheduling activities
• Review project profit recognition as Lead Cost and provide evaluation of opportunities with management
• Manage project schedule including critical path activities and review schedule float for schedule slippages
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience, or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a Lead Cost or Planner for a large-sized project or a Control Team Lead/Control Team Manager (CTL/CTM) for a medium-sized project
• Significant technical knowledge and practical experience with software systems such as Primavera P6, SAP, and related Management tools for Cost, Change, and Progress
• Industry-specific experience in all facets and phases of a project: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Startup
• Willingness to travel internationally for project assignments

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Voluntary benefit plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees
• Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
• Parental leave
• Training and development courses