Project Control Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities

• Specific Accountabilities Project Set-Up (working with project management, system administration and document controls to develop a project set-up that facilitates both internal and external Project Services requirements).
• Planning/Scheduling (Provide Project Planning/Scheduling services to project teams to ensure that completion dates are being met).
• Cost Management/Control (Provide cost control services to project teams to ensure proper project cost management and profitability monitoring).
• Invoice Advice Reports (Verify & Approve Invoice Advice Reports before issuance to Finance).
• Project Analysis and Forecasting (Analysis of project schedule and costing trends).
• Proposal Support (Provide Planning/Scheduling and cost estimation support for proposals).
• Interface Management (facilitating communication between and among Project-Managers, Discipline Leads, System Administrator and Document Controller).
• Project Updates (weekly progress-collection & updates; schedule updates; cost control & management; change order/variation management; cash flow status; subcontractor progress management; weekly upload of project data to Project Controls Database).
• Project Reporting (issue of Internal weekly project status reports and Clients External progress reports).
• Quality Control (ensuring projects are controlled, monitored, and documented according to WP Project Services standards/specifications).
• Coordinate and expedite office resourcing updates.
• Present key resourcing metrics to office delivery team.
• Assist office operations and sales teams with office resourcing overview while bidding new opportunities.

Qualification:

• Minimum Bs. Engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in a pro-active approach to project controls.
• Experience in Schedule Risk Analysis is a plus.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Project Management Expertise: Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, including PMBOK and Agile frameworks.
• Scheduling Skills: Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Cost Control: Experience in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial analysis to monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budget constraints.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project impacts.
• Performance Monitoring: Skills in tracking project progress using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, and providing regular reports to stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret data and make informed decisions regarding project performance and resource allocation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively interacting with project teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work closely with project managers, engineers, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective execution of project plans.
• Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in preparing detailed reports, presentations, and documentation related to project controls and performance.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in project control.