Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Job Opening Details

Industry *Electric Utilities
Position Sr. Project Controls Specialist
Req Code 2969
General Location New Orleans
Primary Responsibilities JobTitle: Sr. Project Controls Specialist

DateOpened: 7/7/2026

Location:NewOrleans, LA

Industry:Utilities

Department:ProjectControls

EmploymentType: FT Regular

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt(Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Candidate must reside within commuting distance to NewOrleans for in office schedule prior to starting employment.

JobSummary:

The Project Controls Specialist performs all project controlsfunctions including scheduling and cost control. The Sr. Project Controls Specialistwill work with schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, and other keystakeholders to refine deliverables prior to stage gate reviews. This positionwill also be a key point of contact for upper management to discusshigh-visibility projects and process development/improvement for the ProjectControls team.

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

Assistproject manager to develop project scope of work.

Study andunderstand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation ofplans and

schedules.

Work withall relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.

Convertscope of work document into logically linked resourced-loaded project schedule.

Preparerealistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessaryintegrate

engineering,procurement, and construction schedules.

Monitorprogress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.

Gatheraccurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals.

Prepare, review,and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.

Verballyand in writing advise project management and discipline personnel onimpacts,

contingenciesand generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish.

Analyzeprogress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions.

Mentorother Project Controls Specialist on the team.

Developand/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based onfeedback from project stakeholders and upper management.

Serve asa key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projectsand issues.

Lead/Assistin the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment).

Participatein schedule and project risk analysis as required.

Mayassist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by performing rigorous evaluationsof project

developmentand control deliverables, including business cases presented by project teams.

Provideinput into the budget forecasting process.

Trackactual costs and prepare cost forecasts.

Managecost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man

hourbudgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessedand

includedin the schedules.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Basicor Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent;

Requires (10) years or more of ProjectControls related experience;

Requires previous experience utilizingPrimavera P6 to build schedules;

Must be able to effectively communicate withproject stakeholders and upper management;

Requires a basic working knowledge of projectmanagement software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel;

Requires the ability to manage multipleprojects and determine priorities;

Must be a skilled writer;

Must understand the basic principles ofproject management;

Requires a general understanding of CostManagement, Estimating and Change Control;

Candidate must reside within a reasonablecommuting distance to work location.Candidates outside a reasonable commuting distance must provide a coverletter regarding intentions to relocate to be considered;

Candidate must reside within commutingdistance to New Orleans prior to starting employment;

Must have a high degree of computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred

Previous experience in the Utility industrypreferred

Additional Application Requirement

To be considered, candidates residingoutside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a coverletter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that thecandidate understands that there will be no relocation assistanceprovided. Candidate outside of commutingdistance to the office who do not provide a cover letter will not be screenedfor the position. In addition, the candidates location must be easilyidentifiable either on submittal documents or in the candidates registrationin our ATS.

WorkingConditions:

Work is conducted in an office environment(Private or Semi-Private Office) and requires occasional travel to off-sitework locations (work may be primarily completed remotely).

Field duties require outdoor work in a plant orconstruction atmosphere

Interaction with other team members, as well assupervisors and client personnel

Working plant, construction, and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes

May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

PhysicalRequirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):

Must be able to lift and carry 5 pounds

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation

Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations

Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine officeduties

Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds oftasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this titleand shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned thatare of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject to drugscreen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.