Talascend is seeking a Project Controls Specialist for a direct hire position with a hybrid schedule based in Houston TX United States.

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OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for all project controls functions including schedule management risk management earned value management cost and change management document management and contract procurement management on complex high risk large-scale high capital projects. This position serves as the project controls management representative to ensure the Project Team's success. This position requires a detailed understanding of project management principles and practices. Manage Project Controls team as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs overall project management systems implementation in the tracking forecasting analysis and reporting of project costs schedules and key performance indicators on assigned projects.
• Coordinates and provides analysis on project costs commitments accruals trends and changes and recommends corrective action to the Project Team where necessary.
• Oversees administration of the Project Controls Process to provide guidance direction recommendations and specialized assistance to project managers for the resolution of complex project control problems and contractual courses of action.
• Manage the implementation of Document Management procedures and documentation for the Project Team.
• Manages the proactive identification evaluation and monitoring of risk and opportunity in the project management environment including risk mitigation planning and execution of risk management processes for the project.
• Manages the Contracts and Procurement systems including Client Contract Administration invoicing issue of purchase order and subcontract agreements subcontractor payment distributions and project accounts payables.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management or similar area of study or lieu of degree required and High School Diploma or GED and four years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience in Project Controls Document Controls Project Procurement required.
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft software automated accounting and cost management systems Strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated expertise in the concepts of Project Controls Cost Engineering Scheduling Earned Value Management and Estimating.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines etc.

BENEFITS:

Eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.