Project Controls Lead Analyst, Black & Veatch Corporation, Arlington, VA

Duties

Duties: Lead level position assigned to either a role in Planning/Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Project Controls Management or a combination. With minimal supervision, is responsible for independently applying advanced project controls techniques and analyses. May handle commercial issues and will provide leadership and guidance to less experienced project controls personnel. Has project team supervisory responsibilities. Effectively leads a team of Project Controls professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients to achieve successful results. Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy. Proactive in addressing project issues therefore supporting a successful project outcome. Leads proposal efforts. Leads cost controls team on more complex projects through all aspects. Addresses contractual requirements related to cost control. Leads planning and schedule preparation on more complex projects, including startup planning. Builds and manages Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with project scope. Integrates manpower, equipment, and cost data into schedules. Develops comprehensive reports, including commodity and manpower curves, progress reports, and Earned Value analysis. Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control. As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics. Recognizes critical issues and interfaces. Confers with PM team on project execution matters. Participates in key risk management discussions, including schedule risk analysis. Leads development of Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and Request for Equitable Adjustments (REA). Participates in and may lead any potential claims issues. Manages controls functions from home office to site as appropriate. Supervises subcontract administration when assigned. As applicable, ensures startup planning is at the appropriate level of detail. As applicable leads in shifting project controls functions from HO to site. No hire/fire authority. Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H-1B visa, TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Requirements

Master’s degree in Construction Management, or related discipline, plus at least six years of related experience, or, alternatively, Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related discipline, plus at least eight years of related experience. Must have at least 5 years of onsite field experience. Must have experience with Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Float Analysis, and Productivity Analysis. Must have experience with Cost Reporting and Forecasting, Change Management, and Schedule Development and Maintenance. Must have experience utilizing planning and scheduling software Primavera P6. Must have experience with MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook. National travel required (10%). Telecommuting is permissible within a reasonable commuting distance from the Arlington, VA Black & Veatch office. Must have good written and verbal communications skills in English. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.