What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Specialist position at COLASKA INC?
Secon is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Secon is based in Juneau, where the company provides construction materials commercially, with satellite offices in Sitka and Ketchikan. Secon constructs project large and small; be it highways, airports, rural roads or mining developments. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Project Controls Specialist to assist with leading planning, execution, and delivery of a complex remote infrastructure project. This role focuses heavily on CPM scheduling, cost and earned value analysis, collaborative planning, and risk management.
Main Responsibilities
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Project Controls Specialist to assist with leading planning, execution, and delivery of a complex remote infrastructure project. This role focuses heavily on CPM scheduling, cost and earned value analysis, collaborative planning, and risk management.
Main Responsibilities
- Project Scheduling & Controls
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules for heavy civil construction project
- Perform frequent schedule updates, progress tracking, and variance analysis
- Identify schedule risks, critical path impacts, and recovery strategies
- Communicate schedule performance and forecasts to stakeholders
- Cost Management & Earned Value
- Track project budgets, commitments, and actual costs
- Perform earned value analysis (EVA) to measure project performance and productivity
- Prepare cost forecasts, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
- Support financial reporting and ensure alignment with project objectives
- Quantity Takeoffs & Production Tracking
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for key work items
- Track installed quantities against budget and schedule
- Analyze productivity rates and production performance
- Support field teams with data-driven insights for improved execution
- Collaborative Planning & Stakeholder Coordination
- Lead collaborative work plan development with internal project teams
- Facilitate workshop-style planning sessions involving project stakeholders
- Coordinate closely with project owners and third-party construction administration teams
- Negotiate sequencing, phasing, and execution strategies to align expectations
- Risk Management
- Identify, evaluate, and document project risks and opportunities
- Lead risk analysis efforts and maintain risk registers
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and assign ownership of risk elements
- Continuously monitor and adjust risk strategies throughout the project lifecycle
- Subcontractor Management
- Analyze subcontractor bids and evaluate cost competitiveness and scope completeness
- Lead subcontractor selection and procurement processes
- Monitor subcontractor performance relative to cost, schedule, and quality expectations
- Communication & Remote Coordination
- Maintain consistent availability via phone and Microsoft Teams for team coordination
- Provide clear and timely communication to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive experience in heavy civil construction (e.g., highways, bridges, earthwork, utilities)
- Proficiency in CPM scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
- Strong understanding of earned value management and project controls
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder negotiations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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