Project Controls - Progress Specialist

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Location: Southeast New Mexico

Type: Full time on site (Not Remote)

General Information/Job Summary

This position leads the Project Controls team and collaborates closely with Project Management staff to oversee construction progress measurement, strategic progress reporting, and change management initiatives. The Progress Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring cost control, adherence to project budgets, and strategic planning for field operations. Based on-site, this role offers significant opportunities to shape project success and mentor junior staff, paving the way for leadership within Project Controls or Construction Management.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Lead and mentor the Quantity Surveying team, fostering skill development and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee construction progress measurement systems, leveraging cloud-based progress management software to deliver accurate and timely reports.
• Manage and maintain a project tracking system, ensuring real-time updates on budgets and accommodating scope changes effectively.
• Coordinate with Site Construction, Home Office Engineering, Site Engineering, and Field Personnel to align project objectives and outcomes.
• Develop and implement best practices for tracking project drawings, ensuring accuracy in revisions and progress mark-ups.
• Direct work package development and provide oversight on task allocation to ensure successful project milestones.
• Act as a liaison with Project Controls staff, ensuring that internal and client reports reflect accurate schedule progress and performance metrics.
• Ensure comprehensive development and reporting of IFC Quantities to the Project Controls team.
• Provide expert guidance on estimating and labor analysis, utilizing issued drawings and data to inform budget decisions.
• Conduct regular audits of site construction progress to ensure adherence to standards and quality benchmarks.
• Promote a deep understanding of project scope across teams, enabling effective budget control and swift resolution of deviations.
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in construction, engineering, or related fields with a proven track record in project leadership.
• A college degree is preferred but not required. Will accept years of experience in lieu of.
• Good computer skills, especially in MS Excel and an ability to easily learn other programs.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to quickly learn and deploy new software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in construction progress techniques (e.g., structural steel, piping, electrical systems, concrete installations).
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, standards, and their application to project controls.

Specific knowledge of the following areas is preferred for the position:

• Site work, including excavation and underground construction.
• Structural and equipment foundation installation techniques.
• Electrical power and process control systems.
• Pipe tracking by ISO, field welds, shop fabrication, insulation, and testing.
• Basic understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, ethical, and a team player willing to grow with the company.
• Able to handle complex project dynamics while fostering a culture of professionalism and growth.