PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners, and world-leading industrial clients. We are looking for a Scheduler/Cost Controller to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Power Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:
Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG's vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:
Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is our top priority.Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers.Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices.Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement.Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project.Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business.Location: Binghamton, NY
Type of Employment: Contract
Role & Responsibilities: The Scheduler and Cost Controller is required to produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc reports in support of our project planning and control initiatives. Working closely with all functional departments, the Cost Controller plays a key role in ensuring that policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.Verifying the accuracy of all cost information – including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to the project budget. Producing required accounting and project cost reports. Producing reports on deviations, under-runs, and over-runs. Preparing forecasts and cost trend reports. Reviewing and evaluating trends and their impact on project costs. Monitoring project costs and commitment to budget and forecast. Maintaining change control and the change order register. Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting. Responsible for EVM during all project stages.Develop an Integrated Master Schedule of the project according to Customer standards and approved scheduling tool.Develop and evaluate the activities in the Integrated Project Schedule that affect the project and be able to capture work that can be completed in six (6) month Look-Ahead increments including work on critical path, work with less than 2 weeks float, work that can be consolidated, and work required to support that which is compatible with other projects.Develop Project Sequence/Logic – preparation of project schedules that accurately identify the interrelationship of activities to be performed by the various disciplines and Third-Party involvement in the project.Perform Current Schedule and Cost (EV, AC) vs. Performance Measurement Baseline, compare and highlight major activity deviations between the original baseline and the current plan based on monthly updates.Perform Critical Path Analysis, identify and analyze critical paths/activities to ascertain project completion in time and in budget, including forecasting delays and evaluation of alternative scenarios.Overall responsibility for providing guidance to other project personnel on good scheduling practices and techniques.Customer Manager Planning and Control will coordinate Scheduler-Cost Controller Group to ensure the accomplishment of the Portfolio planning and control goals.Scheduler-Cost Controller Group will work under Manager Planning and Control who will provide direction and oversight.Produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc reports in support of our project planning and control initiatives.Work closely with all functional departments, the Controller/Cost Analyst plays a key role in ensuring that policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.Responsible for developing, implementing, feeding, reconciling, and maintaining valuable project control databases and reports for projects.Manages and ensures the reconciliation of program controls data with financial and performance systems, coordinating with Project Managers.Verifies the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to the project budget.Producing required accounting and project cost reports.Producing reports on deviations, under-runs, and over-runs.Preparing forecasts and cost trend reports.Reviewing and evaluating trends and their impact on project costs.Monitoring project costs and commitment to budget and forecast.Maintaining change control and the change order register.Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting. Responsible for EVM during all project stages.Responsible for journal entries when requested.Qualifications / Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience in Project Controlling and 4 years of experience in Construction Project Scheduling required.Bachelor's degree preferred.CAPM or PMI-SP Certificate or equivalent.SAP experience required.Primavera (preferred) and/or MS Project experience required.Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro, and OSG.PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast-paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally.
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