Project Controls Specialist (Estimator/Scheduler)
Company: Strategic Staffing Solutions
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this
job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist (Estimator/Scheduler)
Location: Detroit, MI Hybrid (3 days onsite T,W,T)
Duration: 12 Months
Role Type: W2 contract engagement
Job Summary
--- This opportunity is located in Detroit Michigan and based out
the Detroit Headquarters. It is Hybrid - Must be able to come
on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the work
location. This opportunity is located in Detroit Michigan and based
out the Detroit Headquarters. It is Hybrid - Must be able to come
on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the work
location. Assists the project management teams by developing,
monitoring, and updating estimates and/or an integrated project
plan and schedule so that the project may be executed in the most
efficient manner possible. Applies methods and techniques,
standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, to
efficiently manage, develop, and control project
estimates/schedules. Assignments are received in the form of
results expected, within operating policies and procedures.
Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches;
decisions may involve changes to normal work processes.
Key Accountabilities
--- Supports project team and estimating/scheduling personnel
efforts toward the development of the project plan and translating
the project plan into the project estimate/schedule.
--- Develops and provides analysis of project estimates or
schedules, including, as applicable, CPM software implementation,
time impact and delay analysis, and review of periodic schedule
updates.
--- Ensures the credibility of the information contained in the
estimate/schedule.
--- Assists with the preparation of project time and/or cost
claims.
--- Develops and records project historical estimate/schedule
information and lessons learned.
--- Applies methodologies, techniques and tools, software,
standards and guidelines for estimating and/or planning/scheduling;
knowledgeable in application of estimating/scheduling software and
application of the software.
--- Ensures that required project estimating and/or
planning/scheduling controls are appropriately implemented and
maintained.
--- Participates in continuous improvement of the
estimating/scheduling organization through benchmarking and
maintaining affiliations with industry estimating/scheduling
organizations and local/national chapters. Scheduling Specific:
--- Develops master and detail schedules inclusive of major
milestones, detailed WBS, assignment of costs, labor, and equipment
to activities, resource leveling, etc.
--- Monitors and updates schedule progress toward achieving the
desired project completion date and informing management team of
changes to schedule outcome.
--- Prepares and provides schedule progress reports, trending
charts, and schedule analysis and reports forecasts for all
significant project activities. Analyzes the effects to the
critical path activities; identifies changes to the project that
affect the schedule and develops the recovery schedules and
alternate courses of action.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
This is a dual track base requirement job; education & experience
requirements can be satisfied through one of the following options
for multiple levels from Associate to senior: Years of experience
equates to specific levels - lower years of experience equates to
lower levels. Higher years of experience equates to higher
levels.
--- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction
Management, Business, Business Administration or a related field &
3+ years of job-relevant experience.
--- Associate degree in engineering, Construction Management,
Business, Accounting, Math, or related field & 5+ years of
job-relevant experience.
--- High School or GED, & 7+ years of job-relevant experience.
Other Qualifications
--- May require the physical ability to work in a power plant
environment (e.g. climb stairs, work in hot, confined
environments.
--- Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with
individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation.
--- Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent
with the ability to present results of projects & research and
engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels
of the business unit.
--- Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability
to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and
recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
--- Ability to develop/ coordinate cross-functional work groups and
projects, yielding optimal outcomes.
--- Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project &
risk management.
Scheduler:
--- Knowledge in design scheduling, construction scheduling,
program scheduling, and cost & resource loading. This includes
developing detailed WBS, milestones, activities definition, logical
sequences, durations, activity dependencies and interdependencies,
and activity contingencies.
--- Understanding of schedule models and methods, schedule quality
analysis, schedule strategy, schedule integration techniques, Monte
Carlo Analysis, schedule performance analysis techniques, etc.
Estimator:
--- Knowledge in design, construction, and program estimating. This
includes developing various levels of cost estimate classifications
(ROM, conceptual, parametric, definitive, etc.), financial and
economic estimating and analysis, and establishment of
contingencies based on the type of estimate and risk models.
--- Understanding of estimating models, techniques, and methods,
estimating quality and accuracy analysis, estimating strategy and
estimating optimization (creating estimating models, simulations,
and sensitivity analysis), life cycle costing, budgeting, cash
flow, and forecasting, developing estimate basis, understanding of
market conditions and how they affect estimates.
--- Knowledge of cost elements, cost dimensions, cost
classifications, cost types (material, equipment, labor, overhead,
and profit), subcontract and purchased costs, pricing strategies,
development of code of accounts, quantification, estimating
factors, ratios and indices, and product and project costs.
--- Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or
continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through
several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible,
positive outcomes.
--- Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new
ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.
--- Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure,
supporting multiple clients.
--- Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities;
embrace new/evolving responsibilities.
Preferred - Estimator
--- Estimator: 2+ years of experience in construction estimating on
large projects
--- Electrical and renewable estimating experience
--- Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design,
project management, construction, commissioning, etc.)
--- Maximo Program Experience
Preferred - Schedulers
--- 2+ years of experience in construction scheduling on large
projects
--- Electrical distribution experience
--- Maximo Program Experience
--- Scheduling preferably using P6 primavera for all projects
stages (i.e., engineering, design, project management,
construction, commissioning, etc.)
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