What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Specialist - Anchorage, AK position at NANA?
Job Description
The Project Controls Specialist duties are to assist the project management team in developing budgets, monitoring costs, analyzing progress, forecasting, and reporting on the status of the project.
Responsibilities
Education/Experience
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.
Default: Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Job ID 2025-15418
Work Type On-Site
Work Location Anchorage
The Project Controls Specialist duties are to assist the project management team in developing budgets, monitoring costs, analyzing progress, forecasting, and reporting on the status of the project.
Responsibilities
- Work in a project team environment on both front end conceptual and detailed engineering for multiple projects.
- Develop and maintain regular reports to Project Management, Senior Management, and Customers.
- 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.
- Computes cost factors and trends for use in planning organizing and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors and determining cost effectiveness.
- Provide overall project change management support and analysis of impacts of project cost performance and forecasting.
- Coordinate with accounting to ensure project invoices are accurately prepared and timely submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- This position performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting, etc.) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum two (2) years directly related experience.
- Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience working with Primavera scheduling software preferred.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.
Default: Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Job ID 2025-15418
Work Type On-Site
Work Location Anchorage
