Assistant Project Controls Specialist , Cost/Scheduling- (Kansas City, MO) at The Planet Group

Description:
The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

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  Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
  
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  Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
  
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  Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  
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  Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
  
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  Responsible for following project execution plans.
  
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  Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
  
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  Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
  
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  Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
  
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  Assist with the development of a cash flow.
  
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  Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
  
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  Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
  
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  Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
  
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  Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
  
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  Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
  
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  Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
  
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  Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
  
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  Assist with verifying progress measurements.
  
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  Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
  
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  Assist with material takeoffs.
  
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  Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
  
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  Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
  
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  Performs other duties as assigned
  
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  Complies with all policies and standards
  

Requirements:

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  Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 2 years experience Required or
  
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  Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  
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  Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
  
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
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  Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  
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  OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain
  
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  Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  
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  Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  
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  Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.