Sr. Project Controls Specialist (2024)

Overview:Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next LevelDo you have a passion for project delivery? Our Delivery Management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout. Each phase requires a strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems. Step into Your New RoleThis person will be a part of a growing team within an expanding company supporting local infrastructure projects that help the public and are happening in your community! We thrive when we collaborate and learn from each other. Kleinfelder Project Controls Team engages in mentorship opportunities and a flexible work schedule. The Senior Project Controls Specialist performs tasks in support of project budget, schedule, and reporting activities. This position assists Kleinfelder's project managers and program managers with the development and organization of project data such as fee estimates, earned value, status reports, cost reports, backlog projections and resource needs. The Senior Project Controls Specialist works under general supervision from the Senior Project Controls Manager within specific guidelines and protocols on routine and semi‐routine assignments. Duties of the Senior Project Controls Specialist may include:* Cost Tracking and Budget Analysis ‐Assists with data collection and implementation of accounting methods, budget tracking, burn rates, estimates to complete, earned value analysis, and status reports based on Project Manager or Senior Project Control Specialist direction.* Cost Proposals / Rate Analysis - Assists in development of cost proposals or fee estimates to meet client needs. Performs rate analysis to optimize project performance.* Change Management - Assists in tracking and monitoring the change management process.* Scope Management - Review of contract terms and conditions and compliance with delivery of final work product. Tracks scope changes and deviations. * Invoicing - Supports a high level of invoice management and finance support for the project team.* Project Related Tasks ‐ Assists with project stakeholder meetings (internal or external) and ensures timely response to stakeholders.* Project Delivery Team Support - Assist and support Project Manager, assigned project staff, and Senior Project Control Specialist as requested.* Communication - Creation and maintenance of project specific tracking logs and daily communication (i.e. email) to project team and stakeholders. Experience: Self-motivated, minimal supervision, detail-oriented professional with 10+ years in planning/scheduling, cost control, and/or project controls using MS Project, P6, Excel, Word, and/or Outlook. 8+ years of financial/accounting or experience in engineering/design preferred.Advanced skills in Excel and advanced spreadsheet functions preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrate team collaboration, communication, organization, and self-prioritization skills. Skills in PowerBI dashboards usage and development preferred.Must be:* Dependable and keep required work schedules.* Able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with direct reports, co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.* A problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.* Work as part of a team and support the team.* Detail and quality orientated with the ability to identify and correct errors.Position Requirements:* Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets)* Microsoft Word (documents)* Microsoft OutlookMove Forward with KleinfelderKleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.Progress with an Employer that Values YouKleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $89,000-$148,000/year. We will be accepting applications through Wednesday November 6, 2024 (90 days since posting date). Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursem*nts for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.