We'd love to have you join our team as a Project Controls Specialist in our Covington, Louisiana office.
Company Overview:
Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company's inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.
We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way.
Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.
Job Summary:
The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including; project planning and scheduling, and monitoring, risk management and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting. Project Controls Specialist provides guidance and consultation to project managers to ensure successful project execution. The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining resource loaded schedules for all transmission and distribution line projects through the use of the scheduling program called Primavera.
What we Offer:
We offer a competitive highly compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here . Below are some highlights.
The salary range for this position is starting at $60,000 - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. We also offer semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success! In the past, these have ranged between 3.5% - 11.5% of annual salary.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st day of employment
• 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
• 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holiday days
• Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Gym Membership Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
• fertility Benefits

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in project controls and/or project scheduling, preferably in the utility / power industry
• Thorough knowledge of project controls function
• Knowledge of the overall Project Management Organization function
• Primavera version 6 (P6)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide scheduling, cost control, and other project controls functions.
• Responsible for developing achievable project schedules based on resource availability and constraints.
• Develop detailed large and complex project plans, and work breakdown structures to support project activity scheduling.
• Collaborate with corporate offices on cost, budget, and procurement issues, determining positive resolution.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance.
• Create and maintain project schedules in the Primavera scheduling database.
• Provide advice to Project Managers and key stakeholders regarding project milestones.

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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