About the Role
This role is focused on delivering strong forecasting and financial insight through accurate estimates to complete (ETCs) and estimates at completion (EACs), while also identifying variances and implementing corrective action plans. The position requires the ability to anticipate the impacts of changes in scope, schedule, or resources, and to assist project managers (PMs) in preparing change approaches along with clear, decision-ready summaries. Additionally, the role will involve coaching project coordinators (PCs) and administrative assistants (AAs) on project controls, documentation practices, and schedule discipline, ultimately strengthening team capabilities and reducing the need for rework.
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The individual will provide strategic oversight across multiple projects by establishing and governing standards for cost, schedule, and resource management. It is crucial to ensure consistency and promote data-driven decision-making in partnership with PMs, PMO, and leadership. The role may also include leading simple scope projects with support from Technical Leads. Furthermore, the individual will deliver insights at the office or branch level regarding portfolio, pipeline, and performance to aid in planning, risk mitigation, and informed business decisions. Adherence to company values, operational principles, and world-class manufacturing principles is expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver strong forecasting and financial insight through accurate ETCs and EACs, explain variances, and implement corrective action plans.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
- Anticipate impacts of scope, schedule, or resource changes and assist PMs in preparing change approaches.
- Coach PCs and AAs on project controls, documentation practices, and schedule discipline.
- Provide strategic oversight of project controls while establishing and governing cost, schedule, and resource management standards.
- Ensure consistency and data-based decision-making in collaboration with PMs, PMO, and leadership.
- Lead simple scope projects with support from Technical Leads as needed.
- Deliver office- or branch-level portfolio, pipeline, and performance insights to support planning, risk mitigation, and business decisions.
- Follow and apply company values, principles of operations, and world-class manufacturing principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience in business, project management, or a related field.
- Typically a minimum of 6-8 years of related experience.
- Assist management and PMO with strategic project planning and the identification and mitigation of financial risks.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of cost control, scheduling, and risk analysis.
- Develop project support teams and their processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
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