Project Controls Lead at Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. in Akron, Ohio

Job Description:

• Lead and train other Project Controls staff as assigned/required.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Perform Cost Controls, Earned Value Reporting and Scheduling duties (proficient) and work independently.
• Provide detailed analysis to management and effectively communicate cost and schedule variances.
• Establishes work breakdown structures for project and works with others to establish project Scope of Work to ensure a baseline for managing the project and project budgets.
• Work with Project Accountants to generate Project Revenue and Cost Forecast.
• Report project performance by tracking actuals against earned against planned values (man-hours and quantities).
• Collaborate with others and generate Project Status Reports (PSRs) and special ad hoc reports/analysis as need.
• Support Project Set-up activities (systems, tools, & processes); assist project with initial development of cash flow forecasts.
• Participate in Project Support Team activities & Periodic audits of processes to ensure Contractual and Company Procedural compliance.
• Monitor schedule progress against baseline and drive team to participate in updates
• Maintain a timely change management program along with change order log.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity register and contingency draw-down plan
• Develop periodic (bi-weekly & monthly) reports to meet Client/Contract requirements
• Develop and maintain WBS Dictionaries.
• Conduct Project Close-outs activities and participate in Project Lessons Learned.
• Attend site visits and participate in field walk downs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management/Analytics, Construction Management or equvalent
• Minimum of 7 years project controls experience in Engineering and/or Construction Projects.
• Strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method), Earned Value, Forecasting, & Change Management
• Proficient in various software packages, such as MS Office Suite (Advance Excel User), MS Projects, Oracle P6.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, training, and implementation of tools and procedures
• Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines while operating in a dynamic work environment
• Commitment to working in a team environment
• Proven ability to work with internal and external customers to understand their requirements
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Exceptional process management and organizational skills
• Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills