Lead Field Project Controls - Broussard, LA

RICHARD's Project Controls department is currently looking to fill a Lead Field Project Controls position.

Hours per week: 40 - 50 hours per week

Responsible for cost, cost forecasting, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling Direct cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule alignment, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities. Directs the preparation and presentation of on-project cost forecasts. Supports project organizational and administrative activities. Provides generally non-routine cost /planning and scheduling guidance. Identifies, analyzes, and provides innovative solutions to cost and planning/scheduling problems. Responsible for weekly progress and reporting.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• The Individual must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the chemical, refining, or other industrial manufacturing industries
  
• 3 - 5 years related work experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost engineering
  
• 3 - 5 years Primavera P6 experience and scheduling in a construction environment is an asset
  
• Previous capital project experience from working in a chemical plant, a refinery, oil and gas production, construction of major facilities, or government construction projects is a plus
  
• Experience and demonstrated skill in cost functions, including cost estimating, forecasting, cost controls, and cost analysis in the field is required
  
• Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for Project Control activities
  
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to Management and Clients
  
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting and engineering practices, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation and management
  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office, including the ability to manipulate large amounts of data and perform complex functions with Excel
  
• Proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Share Point
  
• Experience with project control tracking, forecasting, scheduling
  
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills towards the generation of solutions and sound decisions
  
• Strong communication skills, confident interacting with management and clients in verbal, written, and electronic form
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective execution of the Project Controls programs on an assigned project in accordance with Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) Project Controls Department Procedures
  
• Directs project controls activities
  
• Executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to cost and schedule control and analysis activities
  
• Prepares the Project Controls plan for assigned projects
  
• Provides leadership in terms of integrating the risk management process with other key project procedures (e.g., Change Management, Forecasting, Cost, Trends, and Claims)
  
• Responsible for Construction Progress reporting
  

RICHARD is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RICHARD is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).