Project Controls Lead - Rail/Transit
Dallas, TX, US
Requisition ID: 145160
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Project Controls Scheduling
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Senior level project controls position. Develops planning/scheduling and budget cost controls with in conjunction with Kiewit's Infrastructure Design team.
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.
Location
This position is located in the Dallas TX area.
Responsibilities
• Develop, update and maintain resource loaded project schedules that are fully integrated with MEC’s engineering partner(s). Organize and document project planning sessions.
• Merge project engineering and procurement with construction and commissioning schedules then maintain throughout the job.
• Develop and publish monthly deliverable curves and graphs.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports, earned value analyses, and resource planning and allocation.
• Compile summary level project reports for management.
• Analyze project controls data to assist project manager in directing project activities. Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.
• Assist project managers with development of project procedures.
• Travel to jobsites to participate in project status updates.
• Provide analysis and feedback regarding project closeout information to the business development department.
• Assist in developing projections for projects.
• Utilize the quality assurance manual.
• Complete progress and quantity audits to validate reported progress.
• Complete time impact analyses and support contract management in resolution to impacts.
• Assist the project in compiling and management the short term schedule development and reporting (90 day, 3 week and 1 week look ahead schedules)
• Produce monthly process report to include reporting on schedule and cost progress, trends and forecasts.
Qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Controls
• Minimum 5 years' experience working with P6
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, Access, Project)
• Expertise in Earned Value Management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Comfortable in a project leadership role, including calling and managing a meeting, and making decisions with regards to project budget and schedule
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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