Project Control Specialist

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Project Control Specialist

POWER Engineers, member of WSP is seeking a Project Control Specialist for our Power Delivery Project Services Group VII department in Houston, TX. Under the direction of a project manager, the Project Control Specialist will interact productively with key members of a project team. Minimal travel may be required depending on the program team and client needs.

Disclaimer: The candidate selected for this position may work remotely at a location other than a POWER-designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Project Controls Specialist works closely with the client TPMO team, program managers, and engineers to develop Transmission project schedules.
• Has an advanced understanding of complex projects and how they work.
• Possesses a high-level understanding of scheduling and cost knowledge and can interact with key project team members with a variety of backgrounds.
• Understand CPM scheduling, Earned Value Management, and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Experience with scheduling engineering and construction projects.
• Identify and interpret work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Develop, maintain, and support project schedule development for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Work with management to ensure the schedule represents the execution plan.
• Ability to organize and sort through large data sets to create pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc.
• Produce concise & coherent storylines based on the data being presented.
• Pull data & prepare narratives for executive-level and external-facing presentations (Steering Committees, OCE decks, regulatory RFIs, etc.)
• Effectively communicate with various project teams and internal work groups.
• Report scheduling issues to the program manager and engineer and provide visibility to critical deliverables through phone calls, emails, and/or meetings.
• May work with Planning/ROW to provide an overview to various stakeholders.
• Manage changes and keep project teams aware of changes to the schedule.
• Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget and cost-loaded schedules.
• Update tasks and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as indicated on progress updates.
• Attend meetings as required (internal and with client).
• Ideal candidates should be self-starters and work independently.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or client.
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management and/or related field experience
• Candidate must have 5 years of professional Project Controls experience
• Intermediate to Advanced in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Desired Education/Experience

• Electrical utilities and power distribution experience is desirable
• Desired candidate may have experience working on various-sized projects/programs
• Knowledge of Smartsheet and Power BI is desirable
• Certification from AACE or PMI is desirable
  
  

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care
  
  

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!