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Senior Project Controls Manager - Newark AirTrain Replacement

PACO Group, Inc. (PACO) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls function for the Newark Liberty International Airport AirTrain Replacement project. This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of project controls, including scheduling, cost control, change management, risk management, and BIM integration. The selected individual will be responsible for implementing and integrating robust project control systems, preparing detailed reports and presentations, and ensuring adherence to contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in aviation or rail, and a proven ability to deliver performance metrics aligned with project milestones. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile initiative that will transform a critical component of Newark Liberty International Airport's transit infrastructure.

General Scope of Work :

Selected candidate shall, at a minimum, perform the following services :

Overall management of the project controls function on the AirTrain replacement project including scheduling, estimating, cost control, change management, risk management, BIM management, etc.
Implementing and integrating project control and reporting systems.
Preparing project control reports and presentations.
Overall responsibility for executing all contractual terms and conditions pertaining to Project Controls on the Newark AirTrain contract.

Schedule Management :

Selected candidate shall maintain project schedules and information in Oracle Primavera. The services shall include, but not be limited to :

Updating schedules in Oracle's Primavera Ver 16.1 and above project scheduling software (Primavera System) on a monthly basis.

Developing project schedules.

Reviewing the status of project(s) (scope, schedule and costs).

Creating and maintaining resource loaded project schedules in the Oracle Primavera project scheduling software.

Entering and maintaining proper project and activity codes in the Oracle Primavera System.

Providing project milestones look-ahead reports and perform analysis.

Providing schedule logic development assistance, as required by the Authority.

Participating in workload meetings and follow-up with appropriate schedule updates.

Program / Project Analysis and Performance Reporting :

Selected candidate shall perform cost and schedule analysis and provide performance reports. The services shall include, but not be limited to :

Performing cost / schedule variance analysis and identifying project delivery concerns.

Analyzing project / program start, completion and duration variances at major milestones throughout the project life cycle.

Providing synthesis of key information to project manager.

Preparation of executive level summary reports.

Monitoring projects progress and providing timely reports of performance measurements (budget-over-run / under-run and schedule delay / acceleration).

Developing monthly status reports - including forecast variance, project milestones, Look-Ahead (advertisements, Bids, Board date, Awards), charge codes and settlements.

Portfolio Analysis & Reporting :

Selected candidate shall provide expert professional analysis, reporting and support to measure project performance against schedule and budget baselines. The services shall include, but not be limited to :

Assisting in refining critical success factors for management of the project.

Assisting in refining pertinent success measures and metrics.

Analyzing spending vs. actual and monitor the monthly forecast.

Preparing trend analysis of project performance.

Performing total Capital Expenditure analysis and develop reports on actual results against plan and forecast.

Providing ad-hoc reports as needed, analysis and reporting on program schedule performance relative to planned milestone achievement.

Skill / Knowledge Requirements :

Thorough knowledge of project control concepts, processes and procedures including project cost control and reporting, project scheduling, project performance reporting, development of project work breakdown structures and reporting on project variances from approved plan.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively, utilizing limited resources to achieve complex goals.

Expert knowledge of the principles, methods and tools for developing, scheduling, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring costs, work and contractor performance.

Demonstrated customer service, decision-making, problem solving, negotiations and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, cost-benefit analysis, planning and evaluation, and risk management protocols.

Proven skills at effective communication both at the interpersonal and group level.

Proven ability to work effectively within groups and to complete assigned tasks independently.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering, accounting, economic or business administration discipline or a Project Management Professional certification along with a technical degree.

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the area of project control on medium to large-scale projects in Aviation, Rail, Highways / Roadways, Bridges or Buildings and Utilities industries.

Proficiency in the use of standard Microsoft Office products, Primavera (Oracle's Project Management software) and ability to become competent with Port Authority software and reporting systems.

Previous experience with the utilization and management of BIM 360 on a project.

Benefits 401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management.

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