Principal Project Control Specialist

Judit Inc

Aiken, SC

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Aiken, SC
POSTED
6 days ago

 

  • Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total
    project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the
    total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life
    cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
  • Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and
    reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.
  • Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines,
    milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and
    effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
  • Utilize advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the
    application of controls including the development of advanced system applications. Provide state-of-the-
    art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project
    integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
  • Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings - Develops and implements a basic change
    management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope
  • Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for
    the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management
  • Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
  • Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the
    control of the client’s business unit.
  • Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis,
    statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
  • Develop costing rates, explain costing rates for the budget process, maintain rates in PeopleSoft and
    analyze pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools)
  • Perform extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute
    appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial
    controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity
  • Define requirements and develop models for complex business systems, develop test plans and
    scenarios, incorporate major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversee
    implementation of project and monitor system effectiveness
  • Initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management
    and translate the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
  • Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans
  • Assemble, analyze, interpret information and apply practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to
    resolve complex business issues.
  • Provide leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel.
  • Understands CAS/FAR principles

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education:

  • Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered
    equivalent.
  • An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
  • A high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

  • Possesses strong personal computer skills.
  • Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing
    required duties.
  • Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
  • A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level
    would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.

Additional Duties

  • Individual will be required to perform walkdowns.
  • Support Construction Maintenance Order’s schedule and cost.
  • Experience with People Soft and OAS, and COBRA required.
  • SRNS experience preferred.

About the Company

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Judit Inc