[Hiring] Principal Project Controls Specialist @MasTec Inc

Role Description

The Principal Project Controls Specialist supports fixed-bid construction projects related to transmission, substations, and data centers. This role is responsible for delivering project controls functions, including:

• Cost control and analysis
• Schedule development and monitoring
• Impact identification
• Earned value management
• Oversight of project controls analysts

Responsibilities include:

• Weighted towards Project Controls functions on large electrical infrastructure projects
• Develop, interpret, and execute policy objectives and standards applicable to cost and schedule controls coupled with analysis activities
• Direct all cost engineering functions, including cost forecasting, cost control, change management, and cost analysis
• Lead all planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, analysis, and ongoing recommendations for improvement
• Interface with other project team members, including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Office planning, IT, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Contracts, and Legal, to facilitate compliance with execution strategy and objectives
• Provide status reports and related project reporting analyses to company and client management
• Identify problems and coordinate with the project team to correct and ensure work is being coordinated between the other departments and offices to meet project requirements
• Prepare various project controls plans and reports, financial summaries, and related activities for project management on assigned projects
• Serve as a liaison with business unit functional management to coordinate workload and staffing plans, work processes, and procedures
• Evaluate projects at each stage of development to ensure cost and financial activities of the project team inclusive of ensuring client/contractual obligations have been met
• Plan and assist with anticipated staffing requirements for assigned projects
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver project controls presentations to internal management and to client, as required
• Participate in developing and training assigned personnel and implementing training programs

Qualifications

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and time pressures
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and/or other senior executives
• Ability to be assertive while maintaining a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and to work enthusiastically across the organization and with diverse personalities
• Experience working on projects in multiple jurisdictions and geographies
• Specific experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions
• Experience with directing, planning, and scheduling functions
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully build, direct, and motivate a team
• Demonstrated skill with identifying, analyzing, and solving problems
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction projects in the Utility and industrial construction sectors
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex project controls issues
• Capability and flexibility to handle multiple tasks in restricted timeframes
• Significant experience in project controls, commercial operations, and/or prime contract experience
• Broad knowledge of Project Control Systems and processes
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to develop and present management reports
• Working knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles
• Mathematics knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and senior management
• Responsible and accountable for forecasting and adhering to budgets for travel, training, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or finance preferred
• Minimum of 8 years in Project Controls, Project Management, Engineering
• Knowledge of Project Control and Project Management Systems and processes