**Project Control Specialist** Location **Southwest** Secondary Locations Job Code **17881** \# of openings **1** Apply Now (https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44&rid=17881) **Project Control Specialist** POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Project Control Specialist for our Power Delivery Project Services Group VII department in Houston, TX. Under the direction of a project manager, the Project Control Specialist will interact productively with key members of a project team. Minimal travel may be required depending on the program team and client needs. Disclaimer: The candidate selected for this position may work remotely at a location other than a POWER-designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings. **Roles & Responsibilities** · The Project Controls Specialist works closely with the client TPMO team, program managers, and engineers to develop Transmission project schedules. · Has an advanced understanding of complex projects and how they work. · Possesses a high-level understanding of scheduling and cost knowledge and can interact with key project team members with a variety of backgrounds. · Understand CPM scheduling, Earned Value Management, and Schedule Risk Analysis. · Experience with scheduling engineering and construction projects. · Identify and interpret work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). · Develop, maintain, and support project schedule development for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). · Work with management to ensure the schedule represents the execution plan. · Ability to organize and sort through large data sets to create pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc. · Produce concise & coherent storylines based on the data being presented. · Pull data & prepare narratives for executive-level and external-facing presentations (Steering Committees, OCE decks, regulatory RFIs, etc.) · Effectively communicate with various project teams and internal work groups. · Report scheduling issues to the program manager and engineer and provide visibility to critical deliverables through phone calls, emails, and/or meetings. · May work with Planning/ROW to provide an overview to various stakeholders. · Manage changes and keep project teams aware of changes to the schedule. · Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget and cost-loaded schedules. · Update tasks and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as indicated on progress updates. · Attend meetings as required (internal and with client). · Ideal candidates should be self-starters and work independently. · Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or client. **Required Education/Experience** • BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management and/or related field experience • Candidate must have 5+ years of professional Project Controls experience • Intermediate to Advanced in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Advanced Excel Skills • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) • Ability to work in a matrix environment • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment **Desired Education/Experience** • Electrical utilities and power distribution experience is desirable • Desired candidate may have experience working on various-sized projects/programs • Knowledge of Smartsheet and Power BI is desirable • Certification from AACE or PMI is desirable At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to positively impact society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package: · Medical/Dental/Vision · Paid Holidays · Vacation/Paid Sick Leave · Voluntary Life Insurance · 401K · Telehealth Benefit covers all providers · Maternity and Paternity Leave · New Dads and Moms Benefit program · Fertility Benefits · Gender-affirming care · POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! **POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.**