Project Controls Associate

Alpha 3 is seeking Project Controls Associates for work in the electric utility market. Applicants should have at least five years of scheduling, project controls, and project management support experience in the engineering and construction industry.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule. Three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) are expected to be in the office and two days per week from home. Preferred office locations are in Wilmington, DE, or Elkridge, MD. Other locations may be available, depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

Preferred qualifications include:

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business management
•    CCP, PSP, or PMP certification
•    Proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource loading
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel
•    Thorough understanding of the critical path method (CPM) and earned value management (EVM)
•    Experience with recommended practices for project controls
•    Ability to use project controls tools and create and customize reports to suit client needs
•    Strong presentation and analytical skills
•    Ability to understand and adapt to various client standards, preferences, and procedures
•    Strong communication and relationship building skills
•    Enjoys interacting with people and working with groups
•    Ability to independently get involved in a fast pace project setting
•    Ability to travel as necessary

Responsibilities will include:

•    Develop, maintain, review, and analyze CPM schedules
•    Create schedule layouts for different work scopes, disciplines, and contractors
•    Develop, manage, and forecast project budgets and finances
•    Create and customize project controls reports
•    Review contracts and project specifications and apply them to project tasks
•    Contribute to writing letters, narratives, and reports
•    Present project status reports at team meetings
•    Work with a program and project management team
•    Travel to project sites for status meetings when required

Salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. Available benefits include:

•    Health/Dental/Vision (75% of premiums company-paid)
•    401(k) (5% company match)
•    10 Paid Holidays
•    20 Paid-time-off days

Alpha 3 is an equal opportunity employer.