Senior Project Controls Specialist - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

The Senior Project Controls Specialist duties are to assist the project management team in developing budgets, monitoring costs, analyzing progress, and forecasting; developing, monitoring, and updating an integrated project plan and schedule so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible; and reporting on the status of the project.

*This position qualifies for the NANA Worley Employee Referral Program, available only to current NANA Worley employees*

Responsibilities

• Work in a project team environment on both front end conceptual and detailed engineering for multiple projects.
• Support development of the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to facilitate tracking and reporting of the project status.
• Review labor hours, expenditure, and subcontracts expenses to ensure accuracy.
• Collect, track, and analyze engineering and procurement progress.  Provide timely and accurate reports of these measurements of performance, progress and productivity to Project Management.
• Analyze project performance versus the baseline plan and lead development of the forecast to complete the project.
• Develop an integrated Level 3 Critical Path Method Schedule ensuring it is developed in sufficient detail to demonstrate the logical steps required to progress the work and that it meets all company and customer requirements.
• Develop different levels of schedules for communication of the project plan to different levels of company and customer management.
• Monitor and update accurate schedule progress toward achieving the desired project completion date.  Inform the project management team of changes to schedule outcome and provide analysis of comparison to the original planned start and finish dates.
• Provide overall project change management support and analysis of impacts of project cost/schedule performance on forecasting. Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances that affect cost/schedule performance.  Incorporate approved changes into the project baseline and update reporting based on the changed.
• Analyzes variances, mitigates schedule impacts with the project team, and coordinates “what if” scenarios for potential changes.
• Computes cost factors and trends for use in planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors and determining cost effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain regular reports to Project Management, Senior Management, and Customers.
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure project invoices are accurately prepared and timely submitted.
• Provides technical training and guidance to project personnel on cost control, scheduling and project accounting subjects.
• Understand, practice and lead organization’s commitment by example to achieve zero incidents.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• This position performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• four-year degree (Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting, etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years related Project Controls experience. 
• Able to perform all cost control and scheduling duties without supervision/assistance on multidiscipline engineering and procurement projects.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, v8.0 or later. 
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel.  Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred

• Able to develop a resource loaded CPM schedule within Primavera and produce scheduling deliverables from Primavera.
• Experience with EPC projects in the Petrochemical/O&G industries.
• Experience with Ecosys.
• 10 years related Project Controls experience. 
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), AACE Earned Value Professional (EVP) professional certifications, AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) professional certification.
• Experienced with Customer and Worley Cost Control and Scheduling standards.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, client, or employees of organization. 

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form. 

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in MS Word processing software and MS Excel spreadsheet software.  

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Analytical

Synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Collects and researches data.

Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Designs workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Develops alternative solutions.

Works well in group problem solving situations.

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.

Pursues training and development opportunities.

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.

Maintains confidentiality.

Listens to others without interrupting.

Keeps emotions under control.

Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Listens and gets clarification.

Responds well to questions.

Demonstrates group presentation skills.

Participates in meetings.

Team Work

Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

Gives and welcomes feedback.

Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Puts success of team above own interests.

Able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Supports others’ efforts to succeed.

Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively.

Edits work for spelling and grammar.

Varies writing style to meet needs.

Presents numerical data effectively.

Able to read and interpret written information.

Strategic Thinking

Develops strategies to achieve long-term success.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places while working in the field.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, although fieldwork is sometimes moderately noisy. Must be willing to travel overnight (or longer) to remote work locations. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  The employee must be able to work in harsh arctic weather conditions.