Senior Project Controls Scheduler

Role Summary / Purpose

Senior Project Controls Specialist (SrPCS) Cost and P6 Scheduler is a position responsible for developing analytical systems for routine project controls assignments including complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change analysis and cost control. The SrPCS is an essential position in the project controls core team.

This position supports Manager and Principle Project Controls and Project Managers on varying ranked projects and programs in accordance with Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) assignment criteria. SrPCS will lead or direct set-up and review of project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.).

The SrPCS is responsible for performing various aspects of project control assignments using prescribed methods and tools, and is critical to mentoring of PCS I/PCS II positions.

The position is considered to have high degree of acumen in project controls principles, and requires a higher level of cognitive comprehension and application; demonstrated through diverse work experiences. It requires proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, and associated project controls software tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and generation of project controls routine analytics for communication(s) prescribed by the business unit. Leads the data collection, verification, validation and analysis of data to support project controls communications. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate. Provide presentation quality reports and communications as needed to project and management teams and be available to present if needed to project team/management team.
• Track and manage changes to the project scope, schedule and cost. Identify, assess, gain approval, and distribute change requests, change notices or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate). Support team in audit reviews and communications.
• Assists in the coordination for P6 schedule origination, maintenance and baselining for project controls functions, and self-assessment initiatives relevant to types of projects typically managed by the project controls group. Coordinate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices to address gaps in performance.
• Leads development and maintenance of: a) common Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), b) project schedules, c) cost forecasts, d) systems to track and trend cash flow projections, e) project change control management, and f) communications associated with project controls. Supports systems to track and communicate project status, perform project controls related analyses at a level appropriate for projects/programs for the assigned business.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers, support the resolution of quality issues and complete assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) within negotiated budgets and schedules.