Principal Project Controls Specialist Las Vegas, NV Posted: 5/26/2023
Job Description
Job ID#:
989
Job Category:
Project Controls/Analyst/Business
Position Type:
Contract
Duration:
6-Months w/ op
Responsibilities
EGS is seeking a Principal Project Controls Specialist (PCS) to support the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) Program. PCS will be responsible for supporting the project initiation phase, including development of project WBS and scope, schedule development (Primavera P6), risk management, and support project estimate needs. PCS will need to be able to self-initiate planning schedules from project drawings, functional requirement documents, and project estimates.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include both cost and schedule support as part of a centralized Project Controls organization.
Supports the development and execution of project and functional planning.
Develops, maintains, and monitors performance baselines, including the change control process.
May assist Project Managers in the management of specific projects, including acting as Project Manager in the PM's absence.
Mentor and train junior-level Project Controls Specialists.
Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database.
Ensure Earned Value Management process compliance.
Contribute to project estimate development and incorporation into the P6 schedule.
Learn functionality of new or updated project controls system.
Create and monitor use of project charge numbers.
Work with project manager to develop and process baseline change requests (BCRs).
Allocate and monitor project funding.
Work with Control Account Managers to develop variance analysis and track corrective actions.
Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and project stakeholders to document scope.
Participate in project surveillances and audits.
Develop P6 schedule activities using scope defined in the project WBS.
Perform Critical Path and Float analyses and report results to project management.
Monitor remaining project scope and needed resources to develop accurate Estimate to Complete.
Conduct project management briefings and prepare reports to reflect program/project status, cost and schedule trends, funding, and project uncertainties.
Manage time and set priorities to successfully complete project deliverables.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Math or Business related field and 10-15 years of professional level experience or equivalent training and experience.
Preferred knowledge in the following areas: data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, innovation, collaboration, communication, and adaptability.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Deltek Cobra (or similar system), Primavera P6 (or similar system), and Oracle ERP (or similar system).
Advanced MS Excel skills desired.
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data with minimal errors.
Communication and organization skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
Must be detail-oriented.
Proficiency in the following processes and tool sets:
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development.
Work Authorization process.
Primavera P6 schedule development and execution process.
Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database.
Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
Estimating processes and techniques.
Application System processes.
Opening and closing of charge numbers in the accounting system.
Change Control process, including client supporting data.
Baseline development, control, and reporting.
Funds application process and control.
Supporting the Variance Analysis process.
Requirements definition.
Develop WBS, and Dictionary based on requirements.
Support internal/external reviews and validations.
Extrapolate a schedule from the WBS.
Use the schedule to support a complete Critical Path/Float analysis.
Convert Estimates to Budgets in support of planning process.
Develop Estimates to Complete.
Conducting project management briefings and prepare reports to reflect program/project status, cost and schedule trends, funding, and project uncertainties.
Facilitating the management team in all phases of the program life-cycle: initiation, planning, control, and closure.
Ability to handle multiple fiscal-related tasks and both difficult and challenging financial analysis situations while handling multiple tasks and setting priorities.