What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Control Specialist position at Planet Forward?
Project Controls Specialist
12 Month Contract - Opportunities for Extension
Hybrid Schedule - 3 days onsite 2 remote
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Responsibilities -
- Workers at this level are responsible for routine aspects of project control assignments with close supervision.
- Workers are expected to develop their skills and gain the ability to work with increased independence.
- This worker will be expected to work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers.
- Workers at this level will perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects budgeted anywhere from $10K to $1M annual spend, comparing monthly actuals to the project baseline, identifying variances.
- This position will work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst.
- This work will require a working knowledge of Excel.
- The individual selected for this role must have good problem solving skills and good collaborative, communications skills.
- The selected candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles.
- This position typically is assigned to White or Green projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Graduation from a two-year college or university - business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
- Cost and Scheduling experience for large projects
- Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated to Working Knowledge with Project Management / Project Controls Concepts / Computer Applications such as Scheduling Software, Financial Tools, Spreadsheets.
Preferred Skills
- Graduation from a four-year college or university -business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
- PMI or AACE certification (the following or equivalent are acceptable - PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP).
- Experience using software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business O
Pay range and compensation package - $35-50/hr, medical benefits available
Salary : $1,000 - $10,000
