Project Portfolio Controls Specialist

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Technical Project Controls Specialist II - EPPM reports directly to the Director, Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM). This position is responsible for project control functions for the CapMetro portfolio of capital projects. This role provides the leadership and maximizes the use of tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on the portfolio holistically and its components including project schedules, financial data, change control, report development, risk management, resource capacity and other controls functions. This role is also responsible for providing customer focused service and building positive and constructive relationships with stakeholders and customers, by understanding their needs, problems, and providing timely communication and service.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Project Management or a related field. Related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience performing project control functions for capital projects.

Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams, or similar software.

Demonstrated proficiency with project management applications to develop project schedules, assign resources to tasks, track progress, and analyze workloads required (Planview experience preferred).

Experience with Excel as a data analysis tool (charts, pivot tables, statistical functions).

Familiarity with transit industry, public sector, or technology and construction projects preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of project management methods, principles, and practices including risk analysis, scope control, and quality assurance.

Excellent organization abilities, analytical skills and communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.

Be self-motivated and seek opportunities for continuous improvement of project management. Be a catalyst and a willing participant of organizational changes.

Ability to work independently; as well as, in a team environment in a matrix organization, partnering well with employees, management, users, business areas, vendors, contractors and undertake duties and tasks as assigned without close supervision.

Ability to be a positive and constructive contributor in a team-based environment.

Knowledge of public procurement practices, recordkeeping and management.

Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks as needed.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to work and interact on a professional basis with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, stakeholders, government entities, and the public in general.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and to work in a team environment.

Must be detail oriented, thorough and well-organized.

Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW  

CapMetro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs at the time.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

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