What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Control Specialist position at Spencer Ogden?
This role is responsible for executing and completing routine project control tasks using established methods and tools. It involves handling more complex project aspects such as forecasting, aligning costs with schedules, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, trending, burn rates, change control, and cost management, while reporting to the program or portfolio level.
The position assists Project Managers across projects of varying sizes and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. It is considered a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) or support role, requiring college-level reasoning through formal education or relevant work experience. A solid understanding and proficiency in project control principles, procedures, and associated software tools are necessary. The role requires the ability to identify problems, create solutions, and take appropriate actions. The ability to quickly adapt to and effectively use new software, as well as working with large, complex data sets, is crucial. Advanced to expert-level Excel skills are essential for this position.
