AZCO Project Controls Specialist - Cost-Focused (Appleton)

**Description** The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. + Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software. + Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools. + Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). + Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects. + Follow project execution plans. + Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control. + Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team. + Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding. + Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts. + Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits. + Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders. + Develop and present a cash flow report. + Develop various levels of schedules. + Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules. + Monitor resource loading of a schedule. + Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM). + Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format. + Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy. + Consults with the project team on schedule progress. + Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting. + Perform schedule what-if scenarios. + Develop and maintain an earned value management system. + Input and validate progress measurement. + Develop and maintain progress curves. + Perform material takeoffs. + Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables. + Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes. + Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis. + Performs other duties as assigned + Complies with all policies and standards **Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience. Required or + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required + Proficient with Microsoft Office. + Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions. + OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain **Job** Project Controls **Primary Location** US-WI-Appleton **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time **Req ID:** 253139 \#LI-MF #ACO N/A