**Description** **SUMMARY** The Project Controls Specialist position with Contra Costa Electric requires relevant construction experience to support planning and scheduling for electrical projects. This individual will be directly responsible for budgeting, change management, scheduling, project performance management in the areas of cost control, risk control and resource planning. This position will be on a job site located in Oakland, CA. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Project Performance Management: + Track project progress and perform analysis of bottlenecks, and trends. + Analyze plan production vs actual production to predict future production that will inform decisions regarding the management, and control of the project. + Implement appropriate performance management techniques for the project. + Identify and communicate trends and deviations from the original plan and recommend appropriate corrective actions. + Coordinate and manage job startup and closeout meetings in accordance with the job closeout and startup procedures parameters. + Work with project team to identify roadblocks to productivity and reporting, acting as a liaison between office and field to communicate the importance of performance metrics. + Adhere to company and project specific change management processes. + Establish and maintain the reporting structure for projects to bridge the information gap among stakeholders. + Enable complete transparency and accountability for the project. Cost Control: + Identify, apply, and evaluate cost control techniques to support the monitoring, managing and reporting of costs. + Compile and access the project’s actual progress on regular intervals to leverage trends and forecast a realistic project cost and schedule completion. + Develop project labor rates in accordance with prevailing wages, union agreements, and customer parameters. + Create project/change order budgets and cost breakdown structure. + Assist PM in creation and submission of change proposals. + Identify budget shortfalls and work with the project manager to mitigate impacts. + Evaluate productivity metrics for projects and communicate these metrics to project team. + Ensure proper change management throughout project phases, assisting in entry of change order budgets as required as a supplementary resource to the Project Manager. + Assist the Project Manager in budget forecasting and establishment of a realistic cost at completion. + Work with PM to prepare quarterly project revenue forecast projections for division. + Provide support to the subcontract change management, and closeout processes. Billing: + Manage/lead all aspects of the GMP billing process. + Assist PM to obtain subcontractor schedule of values. + Review and process subcontractor, vendor, material-on-hand (MOH) billings and ensure timely payments. + Manage lien release process for subcontractors, vendors, and CCE. + Provide weekly report out on project AR efforts focusing on oldest receivables and assist the Project Assistant team with mitigating challenges with collection. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** + Minimum 5+ years related experience working for an electrical contractor is required. + Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field is required. + Direct construction management experience may substitute degree requirements. + Understanding of basic labor relations, including union contract requirements, and hiring practices. + Knowledge of project financial management including billing, cash flow projections and related activities. + Understanding of conceptual budgeting and design build. + Knowledge of work in progress reporting and productivity monitoring. + Experience with client and stakeholder relationship management. **COMPUTER SKILLS** + Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel) + Experience in Primavera P6 or related scheduling program preferred. + Working knowledge of Viewpoint or similar accounting software or related accounting system. + Familiarity with project management/document control software. **REQUIRED COMPETENCIES** The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. + Comply with EMCOR’s Values, Business Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics. + Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills + Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, and customers. + Displays the ability to embrace and encourage change. + Exhibits a strong planning and delivery orientation. + Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail. **LANGUAGE SKILLS** Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees. This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) to Job Sites, or to attend Commercial events/training. ------- CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC, INC. is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including: + Medical, dental, vision, and prescription + 401k with company match + Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. + Educational assistance + Salary based on experience and qualifications. + Salary Range from $28.85 to $40.00 **We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.** NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.