Project Controls Specialist II

Zachry Group
Downers Grove, IL
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for detail-oriented professionals with 4+ years of project controls experience who work in the Oil & Gas and Power industry and are comfortable with scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Excel.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of project controls experience in engineering projects
    — “Minimum of 4 years of experience in project controls.”
  • Professionals who have worked with Primavera P6 and Excel for schedule development
    — “Some knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.”
  • Individuals with a background in Oil & Gas and Power industry engineering projects
    — “who will be working on engineering projects in the Oil & Gas industry.”

Things to consider

  • Must be physically present for in-person communication and manual tasks
    — “Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email”
  • Requires working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
    — “Capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience integrating engineering and procurement schedules in resume and interviews
    — “integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces.”
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills with stakeholders through report examples
    — “Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.”
  • Showcase ability to analyze schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions
    — “Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective action.”
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What success looks like

  • developing project scope of work
  • preparing realistic schedules
  • monitoring progress
  • preparing reports
Typical background
project controlsengineeringproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ControlsCost And SchedulingProject Management SoftwareProblem-solvingCommunication Skills

Preferred

Oil And Gas Industry ExperiencePower Industry Experience

Stack & domain

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectExcelProblem-solvingCommunicationOil And GasPower Industry

About the role

Original posting from Zachry Group

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is looking for a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist II who is who will be working on engineering projects in the Downers Grove office. The ideal candidate will bring some knowledge of cost and scheduling and will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects for well-known clients in the Oil & Gas industry.

Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks.

Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules.

Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules.

Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule.

Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces.

Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.

Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis. 

Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.

Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level and provide input into the budget forecasting process.

Support the cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules.

Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective action.

High school diploma with previous experience in engineering with Oil & Gas and Power industry. 

Minimum of 4 years of experience in project controls.

Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules.

Problem-solving skills, work to resolve complex situations with appropriate management. 

Some knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.

Must have an understanding of the basic principles of project management.

Must have a high degree of computer literacy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.

Dependable by meeting deadlines, working independently, being accountable for work, maintaining focus, being punctual, and having a good attendance record. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will work in a general office environment. Capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from a distance of 20 inches or less.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Senior Process Engineer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Process Control II is between $84,400 to 110,000, annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. 

This position Process Control II eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Source: Zachry Group careers

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