CDM Smith Hiring for Louis Perry Group- Project Controls Specialist at Greensboro, North Carolina Full Time

30114BR

Requisition ID:

30114BR

Business Unit:

LPG

Job Description:

Job Description :

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

This position will work at our project sites which are located throughout the continental US.

Outline of Responsibilities

The Project Controls Specialist will be assigned on multiple projects to coordinate overall project schedule integration with project cost, as well as all aspects of Owner’s schedule, cost tracking and control, progress measurement and project change management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Particular responsibilities may vary from project to project; however, they essentially include:

General Project Controls:

•Appraisal of project cost and schedule performance for all assigned projects.

•Assist Project Management in developing/reviewing cost and schedule corrective action and recovery plans, and making sure needed actions/plans are implemented

•Develop/administer/report owner’s integrated project schedule addressing engineering, procurement, fabrication/construction, installation and startup/commissioning phases as required.

•Status, update and report for all project activities

•Integrate Subcontractor’s schedules

•Report and analyze schedule variances against baselines

•Raise flags, take recovery actions and follow up when adverse schedule trends are identified

•Appraise Subcontractors progress relative to the schedule and report results to Project Manager.

•Review, upgrade as necessary, and approve the Subcontractors schedule control plan

•Ensure the Subcontractors schedule and cost forecast are in alignment

Progress Monitoring:

•Establish and maintain project progress measurement systems for assigned projects

•Develop/update various Project Controls Progress indicators (% Spent vs. % Complete, Actual Cost vs. Budget, etc.) to assist the Project Manager in evaluation of project health and focus areas

•Track and analyze progress variances against baselines

•Raise flags, take recovery actions and follow up when adverse progress trends are identified

•Review and endorse progress report by the Subcontractor

Cost Tracking and Forecasting:

•Develop/administer/report cost tracking/forecasting for assigned projects

•Track committed and actual, reconcile actual with estimated cost, develop cost forecast, analyze variations against baselines

•Raise flags, take recovery actions and follow up when adverse cost trends are identified

•Investigate cost inconsistencies and booked charges as required

•Review and integrate with Subcontractors cost reports and expenditures

•Assist with blocked invoices

Job Title:

Louis Perry Group- Project Controls Specialist

Group:

LPA

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

The Project Controls Specialist shall have the following:

•Five (5) or more years of demonstrated Project Controls experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology; or, ten (10) or more years of demonstrated Project Controls experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

•Equally skilled in Planning Scheduling and Cost Control

•Experienced in Primavera P6, P5, P3 and Microsoft Project software

•Advanced Excel user, working knowledge to include but not limited to:

o Use of large workbooks with several reports and side calculations

o Use of advanced functions (IF, AND, OR, etc)

o Create PivotTables to consolidate data

o Working with charts and graphs

•Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, working knowledge of Access)

EEO Statement:

The Louis Perry Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location:

United States – Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed Louis Perry Group Placement Agreement from the Louis Perry Group Recruiting Lead to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the Louis Perry Group staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to the Louis Perry Group and any resume submitted to any employee outside of the Louis Perry Group’s Recruiting Lead will be considered property of the Louis Perry Group. The Louis Perry Group will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

5%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Regular

Why Louis Perry?:

Louis Perry & Associates:

Built on a foundation of strong values, high morals, integrity and passion, Louis Perry & Associates will not only provide you with a rewarding career but the encouragement and tools to become a success.

More than being one of the largest and fastest growing engineering and architectural firms in the nation, Louis Perry & Associates also offers a world of opportunity. From training courses and seminars to state-of-the-art technology and a stable, supportive corporate environment, we’re committed to providing the best for our employees and securing the continued success of our company

The Perry Group:

The Perry Group is a full-service, design/build, general construction and construction management firm and a specialized equipment systems manufacturer. Over the past twelve years, we have built, fabricated and managed nearly $1 billion worth of construction and equipment projects.

Visa Sponsorship Available:

No – We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong computer aptitude.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong understanding of building materials and construction terminology; knowledge of procedures for production of construction documents, along with sequencing of construction activities.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions.

• Analytical and problem solving skills.

• Cost conscious.

• Passionate.

• Works overtime as required.

• Strong knowledge of construction management.

• Ability to work with Architects, Engineers and Subcontractors.

• Team player, dependable, gets along with coworkers.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

The Louis Perry Group reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, the Louis Perry Group may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview.

The Louis Perry Group will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

In addition, during employment individuals may be required by the Louis Perry Group or a Louis Perry Group client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

U.S. Vaccine Employment Mandate:

The Louis Perry Group has taken proactive steps throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and visitors. As part of our continuing efforts to combat the pandemic and to comply with the U.S. President’s Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, effective December 3, 2021, as a condition of employment, all employees will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of such COVID-19 vaccination or alternatively have applied for and received approval for a religious or medical exemption.