Project Controls Specialist III
Job Opening Details
Industry *Electric Utilities
Position Project Controls Specialist III
Req Code 2966
General Location New Orleans
Primary Responsibilities
RequisitionNumber: 2966
JobTitle: Project Controls Specialist III
DateOpened: 7/7/2026
Location:NewOrleans, LA
Industry:Utilities
Department:ProjectControls
EmploymentType: FT Regular
Part-TimeAvailable: No
Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
FLSA Exemption: Exempt(Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)
Candidate must reside within commuting distance to NewOrleans for in office schedule prior to starting employment.
JobSummary:
The Project Controls Specialist i performs all project controlsfunctions including scheduling and cost control. The Sr. Project Controls Specialistwill work with schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, and other keystakeholders to refine deliverables prior to stage gate reviews. This positionwill also be a key point of contact for upper management to discusshigh-visibility projects and process development/improvement for the ProjectControls team.
JobDuties and Responsibilities:
Assist project manager to develop project scopeof work.
Study and understand all relevant projectdocuments pertaining to the preparation of plans and
schedules.
Work with all relevant project and disciplinepersonnel to prepare plans and schedules.
Convert scope of work document into logicallylinked resourced-loaded project schedule.
Prepare realistic, achievable schedules aslogical networks and where necessary integrate
engineering, procurement, and constructionschedules.
Monitor progress against project schedule andprepare progress reports.
Gather accurate progress and expended costinformation at relevant time intervals.
Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue ofall relevant reports to stakeholders.
Verbally and in writing advise projectmanagement and discipline personnel on impacts,
contingencies and generally guide the scopestowards the earliest possible finish.
Analyze progress and effects on schedule andadvise necessary corrective actions.
Mentor other Project Controls Specialist on theteam.
Develop and/or modify Project Controls processesand working procedures based on feedback from project stakeholders and uppermanagement.
Serve as a key point of contact for uppermanagement to discuss high-visibility projects and issues.
Lead/Assist in the development of Cost andSchedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment).
Participate in schedule and project riskanalysis as required.
May assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewerby performing rigorous evaluations of project
development and control deliverables, includingbusiness cases presented by project teams.
Provide input into the budget forecastingprocess.
Track actual costs and prepare costforecasts.
Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate andtimely control and forecasting of man
hour budgets and ensure that the impact of allchange requests is properly assessed and
included in the schedules.
Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Basicor Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or the equivalent;
Requires five (5) years with less than (10) yearsof Project Controls related experience;
Requires previous experience utilizingPrimavera P6 to build schedules;
Must be able to effectively communicate withproject stakeholders and upper management;
Requires a basic working knowledge of projectmanagement software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel;
Requires the ability to manage multipleprojects and determine priorities;
Must be a skilled writer;
Must understand the basic principles ofproject management;
Requires a general understanding of CostManagement, Estimating and Change Control;
Candidate must reside within a reasonablecommuting distance to work location.Candidates outside a reasonable commuting distance must provide a coverletter regarding intentions to relocate to be considered;
Candidate must reside within commutingdistance to New Orleans prior to starting employment;
Must have a high degree of computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred
Previous experience in the Utility industrypreferred
Additional Application Requirement
To be considered, candidates residingoutside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a coverletter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that thecandidate understands that there will be no relocation assistanceprovided. Candidate outside of commutingdistance to the office who do not provide a cover letter will not be screenedfor the position. In addition, the candidates location must be easilyidentifiable either on submittal documents or in the candidates registrationin our ATS.
WorkingConditions:
Work is conducted in an office environment(Private or Semi-Private Office) and requires occasional travel to off-sitework locations (work may be primarily completed remotely).
Field duties require outdoor work in a plant orconstruction atmosphere
Interaction with other team members, as well assupervisors and client personnel
Working plant, construction, and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels
Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection
May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes
May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.
PhysicalRequirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):
Must be able to lift and carry 5 pounds
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation
Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations
Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine officeduties
Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds oftasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this titleand shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned thatare of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Other DrugFree Workplace:
EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject to drugscreen by urinalysis.
Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.
Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.
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