Project Control Specialist

Project Control Specialist at Urban Engineers Project Control Specialist at Urban Engineers in Gloucester City, New Jersey Posted in 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Reporting to the VP of Operational Excellence, the Project Controls Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on project services, implementation, and delivery, including but not limited to cost and/or planning functions across projects. The role reports on project analytics related to KPIs at both the project and business levels and contributes to the design, development, and implementation of project controls, tools, and processes that add value to stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide subject-matter expertise to project teams on reporting tools & dashboards Assist in monitoring project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are understood Support Project Managers in budgeting, change management, forecasting, and reporting Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management system to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting Prepare reports of Profit & Loss Establish invoicing milestones as required for each project, tracking progress and billing forecasts Support PMs in developing and maintaining project plans Mentor personnel in Earned Value methodologies Assist in maintaining and improving the cost management systems Participate in internal management project status meetings Provide Resource Utilization metrics Assist PMs with monthly forecasts of project revenue, margin, cost and completion milestones Support risk management activities Assist Project Managers in the logging, tracking, mitigation of risk, and development of approved change orders Collaborate on early identification & assessment of critical project issues and risks, and suggested corrective actions Other duties as assigned Competencies you possess: Attention to detail Service Excellence Results, Action Oriented Accountability and responsibility Teamwork and collaboration Decision Quality Problem solving Self-starter, self-motivation

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience :

7 years' experience in a project specialist or similar role

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, accounting, business, or related field, or equivalent experience

Analytics/Computer Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills; basic understanding of project accounting principles and processes Drive data-driven decision-making - integrating project controls data with business intelligence tools (e.g., dashboards, trend analysis, and predictive analytics) to provide actionable insights Participate in continuous improvement initiatives - Evaluating existing project controls processes, identifying inefficiencies, and recommend best practices to enhance accuracy, scalability, and overall project delivery performance.

Organization Skills:

Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; time management skills Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally

Communication Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills ; Strong interpersonal skills; strong analytical skills; ability to maintain confidentiality Additional requirements: Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking Project Controls Ambassador Microsoft Excel Expertise ERP Systems Expertise (e.g. Vantagepoint)