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Description

+ Interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project controls and project management functions throughout the project lifecycle to support transmission and distribution EPC scopes of work.

+ Provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet project management needs and client requirements for successfully executing projects/programs.

+ Use a variety of industry and proprietary software tools and under the direction of project leadership.

+ Understand S&L and client procedures and processes and ensure project teamwork products are in compliance.

+ Implement EPC program controls, management tools, and methodology, including integrating cost, schedule, productivity measures, and reporting.

+ Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.

+ Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision-making, including dashboard creation in Power BI.

+ Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including resource loading labor hours to schedule activities.

+ Expand knowledge and continuous improvement of project controls, project management, and PMO program best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to cost management, forecasting, cost analysis and reporting progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation schedule development, maintenance, analysis, schedule reporting contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation.

+ Coordinate with project management to organize, report, and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.

+ Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable.

+ Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to project management and client leadership.

+ 100% Telecommuting.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field plus 4 years of experience in project controls, project planning, project scheduling, project management, or related field.

+ Must have employment experience with:

+ Using Microsoft Excel to create and maintain detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases used for tracking complex electrical generation projects, creating ad-hoc reports, and preparing recovery plans when performance is below client expectations;

+ Performing project scheduling, cost engineering, and project controls methods and tools, including Primavera P6;

+ Utilizing scheduling software, including Primavera P6, to perform complex procedures, including detailed resource loading and leveling, claim support, budget tracking, earned value monitoring, forecasting, force majeure delays, and change orders;

+ Using finance and accounting systems for internal and external cost tracking and labor hour reporting;

+ Utilizing Power BI to perform project reporting and visualization, communicate exceptions on projects, run meetings using source data, and present analytics in support of programs.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

+ Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

+ Life & Accident Insurance

+ Disability Coverage

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Back-Up Daycare

+ FSA & HSA

+ 401(k)

+ Pre-Tax Commuter Account

+ Merit Scholarship Program

+ Employee Discount Program

+ Corporate Charitable Giving Program

+ Tuition Assistance

+ First Professional Licensure Bonus

+ Employee Referral Bonus

+ Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Paid Bereavement Leave

+ Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$104,021 - $120,000

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestProject Management

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2025-14939

Business GroupChief Operations Officer Group

DepartmentProject Controls and Scheduling Division