Senior Project Controls Specialist - Water
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LocationMultiple Locations
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
7 years direct project controls experience
Experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating and document control
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification
Experience in negotiation of prime agreements, construction contracts/subcontracts agreements
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6
Ability to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities
Skills
Oracle Primavera P6
Microsoft Office
About the role
The Senior Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes and consults with the project management team to ensure client satisfaction. Presents schedule and budget status reports to project management team and client.
Responsibilities
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Validate proper set-up and management of the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
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Analyze data, logs, and reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
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Validate proper Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is utilized.
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Develop effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flow reports and forecasts for multiple projects.
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Develop, implement, and manage the reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data for multiple large projects.
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Provide leadership and training to team members ensuring the resolution of difficult project control issues.
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Develop and implement project execution plans.
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Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers, and contractors.
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Responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
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Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
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Validate the accuracy of cost management and forecast reporting.
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Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
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Experience in negotiation of prime agreements, construction contracts/subcontracts agreements.
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Review upstream (prime contract) / downstream (purchase orders & subcontract) change orders.
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Analyze cash flow reports.
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Lead the Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
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Lead the presentation of Project Controls reporting.
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Validate schedule progress.
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Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control.
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Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
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Validate the accuracy of earned value management system reporting.
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Analyze progress measurement.
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Analyze progress curves.
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Perform and review material takeoffs.
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Identify and oversee the Risk Management process.
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Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
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Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
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Perform Project Forensic Analysis.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
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Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. and 7 years direct project controls experience required.
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Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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Experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating and document control required.
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Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
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Ability to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities preferred.
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Excellent presentation skills.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office.
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Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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