Project Controls & Digitalization Specialist - Lake Charles, LA

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Controls & Digitalization Specialist for a position in the Lake Charles, LA area. This role will drive efficiency and enhance reporting capabilities within our project management framework. This role will be pivotal in developing and implementing digital processes, establishing robust data architecture, and leveraging the power of Power BI to provide insightful project performance reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of project controls principles, a passion for digitization, and advanced skills in data analysis and Power BI development.

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven experience (typically 5 years) in project controls, with a strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing digital processes and workflows.
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles and best practices.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Power BI
• Ability to build & manipulate DAX formula writing and optimization.
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries.
• Experience in creating visually compelling and interactive dashboards
• Strong understanding of data modeling and relationship generation
• Overall deep knowledge of the Power BI ecosystem
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with specific project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP Project System) preferred
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts preferred
• Experience with other data visualization tools preferred
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, data analytics certifications) preferred

Functional Requirements:

• Develop and document standardized processes and procedures for the digitization of project controls workflows
• Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation across project lifecycle stages
• Evaluate and recommend digital tools and technologies to improve data capture, management, and accessibility
• Lead the implementation and adoption of new digital processes and systems
• Implement a robust data architecture to support effective project controls reporting in Power BI
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive and insightful project performance dashboards and reports in Power BI
• Develop and execute SQL queries to extract and transform data from various sources
• Establish and manage data model relationships within Power BI to ensure accurate and efficient reporting
• Analyze project data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to project teams
• Train and support end-users on Power BI dashboards and reporting functionality

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; lifting 10 to 15 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; typing / data entry; stepstool use

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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