Our client, a major refinery, is looking for a Project Controls Specialist in Commerce City, CO.

The successful candidate will establish, maintain, and report on the integrated project control plan, cost and schedule per the standards as applicable and will work under the functional direction of the Team Lead Project Controls while supporting the project manager.
Skills & Knowledge
Relevant University degree or minimum three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with scheduling and cost management throughout a projects lifecycle.
Ability to work independently to develop a projects schedule and control budget from inputs provided by project team and estimator
Experience in Primavera (P6)
Experience in SAP
Strong computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft office and related tools
Experience with resource / role loading and leveling
Ability to comprehend both Engineering and Construction project deliverables
Knowledgeable in EVM
Knowledgeable in financial principles
Accountabilities Scope & Complexity
Assist with the execution of a project as outlined in the project plan for cost and schedule.
Collaboratively develops with the project the projects work breakdown structure for cost and schedule, for control and integrity of work.
Opens, maintains, and closes project statuses in SAP with input from the project manager.
Responsible for the correct WBS network activity/coding and creation of requisitions in SAP.
Responsible for development and progressing of project schedules. Facilitate as applicable, interactive planning sessions to develop the projects schedule, meeting requirements for current stage of project.
Responsible for development and maintaining a total project cost report. Reporting frequency will vary, but at minimum cost reports will be developed monthly and reviewed with project management.
Collaboratively develops and maintains monthly cash flow that reflects the total project spend plan and project schedule. Cash flow will be reviewed and approved by the project manager prior to updating the system data.
Loads and maintains the current plan versions into (SAP) based on approved project control plan and WBS structure.
Tracks and submits for Project Managers approval monthly accruals for each project.
Support the project close out process for cost and schedule. Expedites the closing of purchase orders with input from the SCM and project team throughout the project's life cycle.
Responsible for supporting the change management process per the procedure for cost and schedule activities.
Works collaboratively with project estimator as required in developing project estimates and estimate review process.