Project Control Specialist

Overview ESI is seeking a talented Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Kennesaw, Georgia. This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction and a minimum of 5 years of Project Controls Experience in a heavy industrial construction setting. Project Controls Specialist Responsibilities: Work with design, supply-chain, manufacturing and construction teams to optimize end-to-end project schedules Work with business intelligence team to use productivity data to drive schedule durations Update project schedules weekly Lead monthly update meetings and review sessions Review and verify information from project team via video conference and potential site visits as needed Work with the sales engineers to develop study and proposal schedules quickly and effectively Provide support to teams in assessing/documenting delays and impacts, alternate work plans and methods of construction Prepare a schedule update report narrative for each schedule update which describes the status of project milestones, describes any deviations from a previous update and identifies any critical schedule issues Develop earned value, manpower and commodity installation reports Create reports and layouts which meet specific reporting requirements Provide scheduling assistance and education to project team members and direction to scheduling engineers Review, monitor and critique the accuracy and feasibility of all schedules utilizing several tools including Acumen Fuse Utilize available databases to monitor, track and report on project status for cost, manpower and schedule metrics Track onsite job performance for all construction projects and determine best practices for reporting leading indicators of critical areas prior to major issues arising Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with department, employees, clients, architects, subcontractors and vendors Participate in process improvement and lessons learned process Suggest corrective actions and/or develop recovery plans when delays are anticipated or occur Perform schedule claims analysis including creating an as-built schedule, identifying concurrent delays, abnormal weather delays, etc. to assist the PM in preparing a response to the contractors request for a time extension Conduct a detailed review of the Engineer's and Contractor's CPM schedule submission each month and provide a written report to the PM on all significant variances Prepare post construction as-built schedules and lessons learned reports Travel to the field as needed throughout the duration of the project Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management A minimum of 5 years of Project Controls Experience in a heavy industrial construction setting. Proficient in creating and managing schedules using Primavera P6 Self-starter with a track record of meeting deadlines Experience with 4D scheduling, InEight Estimating (formally Hard Dollar), SQL, Power BI and Acumen Fuse are a PLUS Company ESI Inc. of Tennessee is a design engineering and construction firm that specializes in steam and power generation facilities. We are the Steam & Power SPECIAL FORCES® providing clients with innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly solutions. For additional information, please visit our website at ESI is an employee owned company that offers competitive salaries, a complete benefits package, a hybrid work model (3 office days and 2 remote days) and only works a half-day on Fridays. ESI is an equal opportunity employer. Background screen and substance abuse testing is a condition of employment. ESI does not sponsor employees for immigration benefits or immigration status.

Created: 2025-02-12