Program Controls Specialist (Atlanta)
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LocationUS-GA-Atlanta
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
3 years of direct project controls experience
Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
OSHA 10-hour safety certification, ability to obtain
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6
Skills
Oracle Primavera P6
Microsoft Office
About the role
The Staff Program Controls Specialist leads the project controls efforts and is responsible for the daily management of the project controls tasks. They are responsible for providing input to the program controls plan as developed by the program controls manager. They support and may conduct the training, mentoring and support of both internal and external stakeholders in regard to the project controls technology and process.
Responsibilities
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Develop and execute project controls quality and consistency plans on a program, interface with the clients, attend program meetings, and create statistical reports for the program team and management on a recurring or ad hoc basis.
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Support the implementation and maintenance of the program reporting data warehouse and produce client facing program controls reports and data.
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Support clients in configuring program functions in the planning & controls software.
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Support program management through critical path scheduling, estimating, project cost management, forecasting, document control, and reporting across a program.
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Perform quality review and implementation of program execution manuals.
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Support quality review of Earned Value Management system reporting.
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Perform quality review, input and document changes and present cost management and forecast reports to program stakeholders.
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Input data to, document changes of, perform quality reviews of, and present cost management reports to program stakeholders.
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Develop and present a cash flow reports to program stakeholders.
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Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the planning & controls software.
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Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), develop various levels of schedules, apply logic ties within the schedules, and perform schedule what-if scenarios to identify and proactively monitor progress risks.
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Develop and execute, review, and analyze pre-programmed program scheduling reports and supporting documentation for accuracy.
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Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
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Input and validate progress measurement and maintaining progress curves.
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Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
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Support implementation and risk management processes by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.
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Support the Interactive Program Planning Meetings (IPPM).
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Analyze forecasted program costs including performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
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Serve as a point of contact for technical project controls questions from the program team.
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Assist senior controls personnel with updates to internally facing financial systems.
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Assist in communicating the impact of changes to internal financials as directed.
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Maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers and contractors.
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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’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
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Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
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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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OSHA 10-hour safety certification, ability to obtain.
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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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