Project Controls Engineer - Cost Specialist (Program Controls Support Analyst)

RESPONSIBILITIES

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe.

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Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained.

Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires : Open Until Filled

Salary : Commensurate with experience

General Description :

The Program Controls Support Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Program Manager with communications, database management and other duties as assigned.

This person will work closely with Project Managers and Project Staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Assists and supervise performance of project processes and activities for project managers
• Project coordination of core project functions which include scope, cost, time and quality
• Assist with the development of fully baselined, logic-linked project schedules
• Ensure accuracy of project schedules, updates, database entries, and perform version control
• Assist the Project Managers to ensure that projects meet defined project timelines and stay within budget
• Provide support in the monitoring of project schedules, milestone progress and resource allocations
• Support the Program Manager in the development of Work Breakdown Structures
• Consult with Project Managers and technical experts to establish project assignments, tasks and subtasks
• Assist with project status report updates and maintain a history of revisions and document changes
• Assist with proper project closure procedures including securing all required signatures, and ensuring that all interim and final project billing has been completed
• Assist with the production of planning reports to capture Earned Value Management, Estimate To Complete and Estimate At Completion calculations
• Perform coordination of cross-functional processes to monitor action items and ensure completion

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Must be able to support project governance and project status review meetings
• Proficient knowledge of Primavera P6 and / or Microsoft Project
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
• Strong ability to multitask, work independently and manage all aspects of a construction projects effectively and efficiently
• Must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). E-Builder experience is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 years Project Control or related experience
• Advanced Excel skills and detail oriented
• Experience in providing financial tracking in areas of Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis and Accounting
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or fee; reach with hands and arms;

talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Additional Requirements

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to adhere to the additional requirements listed below in addition to the essential requirements of the position.

• Valid Driver's License
• The employee is required to be present in the workplace on a regular and reliable basis
• Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm except for Local and Federal holidays; however, occasional evening and / or weekend assignments may occur.
30+ days ago