Mid-Level Project Controls Specialist

Company: Management Solutions
Location: Carson City
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Mid-Level Project Controls Specialist
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
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Who we are...
Management Solutions is a national award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in project execution, strategic consulting, and change management. With a results-driven focus, we provide technical knowledge, enhance professional standards, and develop innovative solutions that increase productivity and help our clients meet their specific project, program, and organizational goals. Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been named Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. MSLLC has also been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.
Management Solutions is seeking a qualified Mid-Level / Intermediate Project Controls Specialist. This position is primarily remote with quarterly travel to client site in Louisville, KY (must work on Eastern time zone office hours). Must reside in the United States and local candidates in Louisville, KY will be given preference. This position is pending contract approval.
The primary effort is to work with our clients and project delivery teams by developing cost and schedule baselines; collecting and analyzing monthly progress; analyzing project variances; ensuring risk reserves are updated and integrated into project financial forecasts; and reporting this information to appropriate levels in standard formats. Supports the implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques. Interfaces with members of the project teams and various levels of management. The Project Controls Specialist will handle multiple projects and will be expected to work independently.
Responsibilities & Competencies---

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  This is an intermediate level of the Project Controls classification hierarchy.
  
  
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  Team members at this level are responsible for completing routine aspects of project control assignments with minimal oversight.
  
  
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  Develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated critical path schedules for major projects and/or portfolio of projects in accordance with contract specifications.
  
  
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  Develops and documents project planning considerations and objectives, scope, and milestones to incorporate into the schedule.
  
  
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  Gathers project progress information from project manager and project team members to update and monitor the project.
  
  
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  Evaluates and updates data regarding schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments and project accruals.
  
  
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  Reviews schedule progress and productivity of resources.
  
  
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  Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs; updates requirements as required.
  
  
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  Monitors progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
  
  
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  Performs performance reporting for a portfolio of projects or programs using Earned Value Management.
  
  
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  Conducts financial analysis including variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses, etc.
  
  
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  Performs non-routine analyses and prepares non-routine financial reports.
  
  
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  Documents and assesses the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.
  
  
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  Evaluates and raises project early warning signals to project manager or project lead.
  
  
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  Evaluates and recommends resource realignments to maintain project execution.
  
  
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  Generates and analyzes earned value reports for projects and discusses any observations with the project manager.
  
  
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  Evaluates project execution and impact of developing trends using prescribed methodologies to determine if project is proceeding within available resources and budget.
  
  
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  Prepares client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and documents trends.
  
  
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  Ensures compliance with internal procedures and contractual specifications such as federal/government regulations.
  
  
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  Uses appropriate document management protocols to manage the storage and retrieval of project documentation.
  
  
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  Leads project teams and reviews the work of junior staff as necessary.
  
  
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  Provides mentoring to junior staff such as giving feedback on technical issues, managing relationships and career/organizational issues.
  
  
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  Responsible for growing work with existing clients, identifying new business development opportunities, and working with management to close new opportunities with new and existing clients.
  
  
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  Ensures compliance with internal procedures and contractual specifications such as federal / government regulations.
  
  
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  Communicate clearly to clients the overall value of MSLLC's services to their projects/programs.
  
  
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  Fulfill the MSLLC Firmwide Behaviors Philosophy "Live the core values, deliver to clients, Foster collaboration, demonstrate leadership, Develop expertise" and motivates others to do the same.
  
  
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  Performs other duties as required.
  
  
  Qualifications---
  
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    Minimum of 3 years of P6 scheduling required.
    
    
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    Minimum of 7 years of Project Controls / Project Management related experience.
    
    
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    Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
    
    
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    Bachelor's degree required, degree in engineering, construction management or related field preferred.
    
    
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    Intermediate P6 user (P6 assessment required before interview)
    
    
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    Intermediate level competency in both schedule and cost control
    
    
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    Intermediate level understanding of Project Management (PROJ360 assessment required before interview)
    
    
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    Professional experience in forensic schedule analysis
    
    
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    Intermediate level competency in both schedule and cost control (construction projects)
    
    
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    Intermediate understanding of Project Controls, Scheduling, and EVMS systems and principles required
    
    
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    PMP certification preferred
    
    
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    Intermediate level understanding of Microsoft office suite
    
    
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    Have a high emotional intelligence. Exceptional communication, teamwork and influencing skills that foster a collaborative and continuous-improvement environment
    
    
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    Home Office set up with strong internet connectivity (required)
    
    
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    DoD or DOE experience preferred
    
    
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    Some travel required
    
    
    WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    Work is performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but could also be performed remotely. Work may be performed at the MSLLC offices or remote. Occasional travel may be required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Must have good vision and be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English. Occasional overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
    Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
    Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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