We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist III to support project managers with project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong project management experience, advanced SAP and Microsoft Excel expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while also partnering closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure accurate project tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers with project controls activities across multiple projects.
- Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and cost tracking systems.
- Generate recurring and ad hoc project reports.
- Coordinate weekly and monthly schedule and cost updates.
- Monitor project expenditures and assist with forecasting activities.
- Respond to project-related data requests and provide analytical support.
- Analyze project performance data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Maintain data accuracy and integrity within project management systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Provide recommendations to improve project controls processes and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10+ years of project management and/or project controls experience.
- Strong proficiency with SAP.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.
- Experience with project cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing individual responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience in project controls, project management, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, engineering, construction, utility, or capital projects.
- Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
- Familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
- Experience with asset management and work management systems.