Project Controls Analyst

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects, including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk management and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting. This role provides guidance and consultation to project managers to ensure successful project execution. The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining resource-loaded schedules for all transmission and distribution line projects using the Primavera scheduling system.

This full-time position is open to candidates located in San Ramon, CA and Sacramento, CA.

Pay range: $48.00 - $66.00

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked – employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Life Balance Discount Program

• Provide scheduling, cost control, and other project controls functions
• Use Primavera 6 (P6) to support Schedulers and Project Managers
• Responsible for developing achievable project schedules based on resource availability and constraints
• Develop detailed large and complex project plans and work breakdown structures to support project activity scheduling
• Collaborate with corporate offices on cost, budget, and procurement issues, determining positive resolution
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance
• Create and maintain project schedules in the Primavera scheduling database
• Provide advice to Project Managers and key stakeholders regarding project milestones

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in project controls and/or project scheduling
• Comprehensive knowledge of project controls functions
• Working knowledge of the overall Project Management Organization (PMO) function
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6
• Demonstrated experience with budget tracking and variance analysis
• Experience supporting large, complex projects (projects valued at $25M+ preferred)
• Proven background in project controls, scheduling, resource loading (P6), budget tracking, and financial reporting
• Earned Value & Cost Forecasting expertise preferred
• PMP or related certification preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience creating reports and presenting them
• Experience with vendor contracts, accruals, and invoicing
• Previous PG&E and SAP experience preferred but not required

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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