Sr Project Control Specialist

Employer description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Project Controls Specialist who is highly qualified in Primavera P6 scheduling engineering projects to work in our Houston Westchase office. This is a great opportunity to work on a challenging project for a well-known client in the industry. The ideal candidate will produce and maintain all cost and schedule functions, both internal and external, on assigned projects while maintaining company standards. • Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks • Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules • Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules • Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule • Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces • Develop progress curves and manpower histograms • Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports • Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis • Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders • Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, and contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish • Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level • Provide input into the budget forecasting process • Train, encourage, and provide guidance to planning engineers, junior and assistant personnel • Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules • Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required • Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions • High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas. • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on the Energy and Chemicals engineering industry. • Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules. • Leads project meetings and makes presentations. • Problem-solving skills, ability to resolve complex situations with appropriate management. • Requires excellent working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel. • Must have a proven record and experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects. • Must have an understanding of the basic principles of project management. • Requires an excellent general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control • Must have a high degree of computer literacy. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree #L1-CT1