Senior Project Controls Specialist

Overview

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

Our Core Values

Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.

Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.

Accountability – Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Our People – We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.

Our Clients – We deliver value and exceed our clients’ expectations through outstanding customer service, personal accessibility, and clear communication.

Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.

Meaningful Impact – We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Controls Specialist leads project control processes and consults with the project management team to ensure client satisfaction. Presents schedule and budget status reports to project management team and client.

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data for large projects.


• Responsible for developing effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flow reports, and forecasts for large projects.


• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting, and document control.


• Provide leadership and training to team members to resolve complex project control issues.


• Responsible for engineering, procurement, construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control.


• Responsible for Earned Value Management system reporting.


• Identify and oversee the Risk management process.


• Interfaces with the project management team and accounting department to review project and contingency costs and support external audits.


• Expert in negotiating prima agreements, construction contracts/subcontracts, and joint venture agreements.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.


• Must have the field experience to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities.


• A minimum of 10 years of direct project control experience.


• Prior experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating, and document control required.


• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.


• Excellent presentation skills.


• Must have excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Expert user of Microsoft Office, Oracle Primavera P6 project management software, and Earned Value Management system.


• Willingness to accept long-term field assignments

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.