Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.)
- Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to establish baseline schedules and identify critical path activities
- Monitor schedule performance and provide early identification of potential delays or schedule risks
- Prepare and issue schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and schedule narrative reports
Cost Management & Budgeting
- Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates
- Track and analyze project costs against approved budgets, identifying variances and trends
- Support the development of project cost reports and financial dashboards for leadership review
- Assist in the preparation and review of change orders and budget amendments
Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Implement and maintain Earned Value Management systems across assigned projects
- Calculate and report key EVM metrics including CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC
- Provide actionable insights based on EVM data to project and executive leadership
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project performance reports
- Develop and maintain project control dashboards and KPI tracking tools
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project data, including progress updates, cost reports, and schedule narratives
- Support monthly owner reporting requirements and client deliverables
Risk Management
- Identify, document, and track project risks and opportunities
- Support the development of risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams
- Maintain project risk registers and facilitate risk review meetings
Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as a key liaison between project management, field operations, finance, and executive leadership
- Support project kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and client reviews
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior project controls staff as the team grows
- Work closely with estimating teams to ensure smooth handoff from bid to construction phase
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of project controls experience in the construction industry
- 2+ years of experience specifically within power delivery, transmission, substation, or utility construction
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
- Strong working knowledge of cost management, scheduling, and earned value methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working with electric utilities or utility contractors
- Familiarity with transmission line and/or substation construction processes and workflows
- Knowledge of construction contract types (lump sum, unit price, T&M, etc.)
- Experience with project management platforms such as Procore, Primavera Unifier, or similar
PMI-SP, PSP, EVP, or PMP certification is a plus
