Garver's growing Enterprise Solutions Scheduling Team is seeking an experienced Lead Project Controls Specialist/ Project Manager. This position will be based out of our North Little Rock, AR office. Overall, this position will be responsible for leading the development of reporting systems for project controls assignments.
This role will perform complex aspects of individual project scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting up to the Program Controls Manager. This individual will also train and teach other members of the Project Control Team aspects of project controls.
The Lead Project Controls Specialist is a critical position for our growing team and will be the lead or subject matter expert in at least one of these core competency areas: scheduling, estimating, or cost engineering.
Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies
Lead development of periodic project controls reporting
Lead or direct the set up and reviews of the project controls status (i.e. cost contract, WBS, schedule, resources, etc.)
Leading scheduling efforts on large and/or multiple projects
Reviewing baseline schedules
Overseeing schedule development/maintenance
Supporting claims evaluation/mitigation issues
Contacting/following-up with project teams
Leading training for project teams
Monitoring compliance/reports non-compliance
Reporting scheduling metrics/risk issues
Data Analytics
Client interaction
Improve Project Progress and Communication
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate through work experience their technical, subject matter expert, support position understanding and application of complex project controls principles. This position requires proficient to expert use, understanding and application of project controls principles and associated project controls software tools.
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Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
8+ years of experience in scheduling and/or project management
Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's degree
Professional Engineer license
Previous experience in the construction and or/contracting industry
Expert user of Primavera scheduling software (P6)
Knowledge of Engineering Design
Project Management Experience
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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