Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

We are searching for a Project Controls Specialist to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. The Project Controls Specialist supports the Project Manager in controlling the projects, predicting and promptly suggesting corrections, improving actions in line with corporate procedures and working instructions. Supports company’s financial accounting by preparing reports and controlling activities ensuring they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with best practices.

The general responsibilities are as follows:

• Performs as project controller, programing and managing project data, thereby providing progress and cost management during project execution.  
• Prepares and maintains the project cash flow in accordance with all project execution requirements
• Provides computer input and performs analytical review of reports generated.
• Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
• Routinely provides accurate cost documenting and leads the cost distribution process for capital projects.
• Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established baseline schedule.
• Insures accuracy and completeness of master data including resource information; project activity, and coding; enterprise project structure;
• Prepares graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status and forecast requirements for project management and client.
• Performs analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.
• Participates in the development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments.
• Prepares and processes input to the cost control system for all cost reports.
• Develop an effective project plan template that can be utilized for schedule development, schedule control, and critical path analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree with specialized course work in business or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

5 – 8 years of progressively responsible business, office, project management, project controls- related experience; experience in dealing with high-level clients and project managers with demonstrated ability for independent judgment; multi-tasking and prioritization skills; ability to adapt, and overcome obstacles with an eye for solutions.

Familiarity and ability to use CRM and/or ERP software/SAP (especially SAP PS module).  Must be proficient in a standard scheduling tool such as or similar to, Primavera (P6)/Primavera Online (P8) or Microsoft Project.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook Calendar, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Must be proficient in coordinating and management of basic office systems. Knowledge and skill in working with modern office terminology, procedures, equipment, and records management.

Knowledge of research methods and techniques, general math, and English composition.