Sr. Project Controls Cost or Scheduler

ReNuke Services is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Cost or Scheduler for our client"s site in Charlotte, NC

DESCRIPTION:

Description: Cost and/or Schedule Focused
Hybrid
Location: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC; 3 days a week onsite.

This is the expert level of the Project Controls classification hierarchy. Workers at this level perform complex aspects of individual scheduling, project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, cost analysis, variance analysis, change control and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio level as well as trains and teaches other members of PC organization with minimal oversight and wide latitude for unreviewed work. This position typically is assigned to projects classified as 'Green ' per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix with a high level of complexity. Workers are expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a matrix working environment and with multiple levels of leadership are critical for this individual"s success.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating and contributing within Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management frameworks.

Responsibilities & Duties: include, but are not limited to:
* Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
* Develop, maintain, and analyze project cost estimates, forecasts, and budgets across multiple project types.
* Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, and finance teams to ensure cost control processes are integrated with project planning and execution.
* Monitor and report on cost performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
* Gathers input and information for projects. Works with project team members to obtain information regarding the status and health of assigned projects.
* Generates monthly project reports that drive discussion with PM and Project Team, including P6 and cost reports.
* Responsible for gathering, verifying, validating and analyzing schedule data.
* Develops and maintains work breakdown structures, project schedules, tracks and trends schedule data, Tracks and reports project status, analyzes variances, determines earned value, and analyzes critical path activities at a level appropriate for each project * Generates periodic Project Controls reports.
* Distributes and archives project documents.
* Work with estimator(s) to create (or creates) project cost estimate in order to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary raw materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to PMCoE Estimating Standard and review cycle.
* Maintains effective relationships with customers and supports the resolution of quality issues * Proficient in conflict resolution and reaches positive outcomes among team members.

Required Qualifications:
* Graduation from a four-year college or university - business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
* Minimum of 7 years of project controls experience.
* Minimum of 11 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree.
* Proficient in project controls principles.
* Proficiency / Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics; strong collaborative team member.
* Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integrating, trending and forecasting cost and schedule information for projects * Demonstrated effective collaboration skills with good written and oral communication skills * Proven collaborative team member