P6 Scheduler
Qualified candidates will possess excellent functional knowledge of Primavera P6 and have 3-8 years prior experience with all aspects of Planning and Scheduling including, but not limited to, resource planning, milestone tracking, and updating logic driven schedules in Primavera P6. Outstanding candidates will be comfortable working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment with an emphasis in leading the planning efforts for client projects. Prior project experience within the field of infrastructure and utilities is preferred; however, all applicants with prior experience with Primavera P6 in other construction fields are encouraged to reply. Primavera P6 training is available for qualified applicants who demonstrate excellent potential and desire to accept new challenges.
Additional Qualifications:
- Self-starter, task focused, and capable of working in team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform schedule updates in accurate and timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal.
- Ability to think creatively and make quick and sound decisions.
- Minimum level of education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 3- 8 years’ experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States and willing to temporary relocate for length of the contract
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P6 Scheduler Administrator
The P6 Schedule Administrator will be responsible for the following:
- Managing P6 Users, Security, and Licensing.
- Configuration control of coding structures, resources/role pools, calendars, EPS/OBS Security Profiles, and settings that are standards and global in nature.
- Support users with issues and questions.
- Monitoring data and environment integrity and standard archiving/backup processes.
Qualified candidates will possess excellent functional knowledge of Primavera P6 and have 3-8 years prior experience with all aspects of Planning and Scheduling including, but not limited to, resource planning, milestone tracking, and updating logic driven schedules in Primavera P6. Outstanding candidates will be comfortable working in a fast paced, team oriented environment with an emphasis in leading the planning efforts for client projects.
Additional Qualifications:
o Self-starter, task focused, and capable of working in team environment.
o Demonstrated ability to perform schedule updates in accurate and timely manner.
o Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal.
o Ability to think creatively and make quick and sound decisions.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and willing to temporary relocate for length of the contract.
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Earned Value Management Specialist
Job Description
Responsible for creating and maintaining project management procedures to support the successful planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout of projects.
- Advise leadership on critical project management policy issues, and function as a Project Management Subject Matter Expert for projects.
- Conduct and support various project reviews, to include Earned Value Surveillance Reviews.
- Develop and coordinate laboratory wide project management tools and processes and stay engaged with the latest trends within the field.
Project Management Systems
- Ensure all project management systems, project planning, and project executions are compliant with applicable Federal Regulations governing DOE projects, specifically DOE Order 413.3.
- Develop/maintain Project Management Systems that facilitate the successful planning and execution of projects. These systems will include scope management, project planning/scheduling, estimating, risk management, procurement planning, and EVM performance measurement.
- Oversee the laboratory’s Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and ensure it is properly implemented and maintained according to policies, and in an appropriate and tailored fashion.
- Develop and implement custom tools, systems, reports and solutions as needed or requested.
Training & Mentoring.
- Assist in developing and presenting training on project management systems, procedures, policies and standards, and assessment practices.
- Mentor and advise all levels of projects in developing and implementing tailored project management approached to their various scopes of work.
Project Controls – Deltek Cobra Specialist
Deltek Cobra Subject Matter Expert;
Looking for an individual with expert level understanding of Deltek Cobra. Maintenance and oversight of Deltek Cobra cost engine and integration of schedule date to Deltek Cobra.
- Contribute to the development of project controls work processes, tools, and procedures included in the project controls system.
- Ensure integrity of project controls data and compliance with processes and procedures. Maintain, review, advise, and supervise production of cost/schedule/earned value data.
- Monitor performance data and independently develop complex analysis including cost and schedule variance analysis and preparation of recovery or corrective action plans.
- Prepare complex monthly reports.
- Prepare and present earned value information to team members and steak holders.
- Identify cost trends and schedule impacts, use statistical tools to analyze metrics, and report cost, schedule, risk, and earned value information at meetings and to management and clients throughout the life-cycle of projects.
- Perform and maintain baseline change control management processes and logs.
- Prepare and present graphic presentations of cost, schedule, scope, risk, and earned value information at general and formal meetings such as Functional Management Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews, and Earned Value surveillance reviews.
Qualifications
- Expert level understanding of Deltek Cobra.
- Expert level understanding of general project controls technical skills and the integration of all the components of an Earned Value Management System.
- Experience with a project controls system, earned value management systems for planning, organizing, performing, reviewing, and presenting cost data.
- Knowledge of current industry and project controls technical developments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience directing project controls functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis.
- Familiar with Project Management tools example; Oracle Primavera and Microsoft Project.
Education: BS in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
Preferred: PMP (not required)
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Sr. Auditor
Job Description
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Perform Pre audit certification
- Perform Post audit certification
- Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
- Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings.
- Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
- Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires, recommending new policies and procedures.
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report, discussing findings with auditees.
- Complies with federal, states, and local security legal requirements by studying existing and new security legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing relating results as needed.
Skills and Qualifications
- Familiar with Buy America Auditing
- Documentation skills- Microsoft suites
- Contract Management
- Audit Certification and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buy America is a plus
- Pre and Post Award audit process
- Understands the FTA Buy America rules and regulations
Education
Bachelors degree in Quality, Finance, Engineering, Project Management
Submit resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Earned Value Management Analyst
We have an opportunity for a Earned Value Management Analyst to join our team as we stand up earned value management processes and build cost and schedules plans and deliverables on new projects and grow our talent and capability in this area. This applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location- San Antonio, TX
Job Description
- Perform detailed financial analysis for both total project and product level cost elements to help CAMs define and understand the monthly variances to budget and EAC.
- Advise members of IPTs on cost, schedule, and performance trends.
- Conduct EVM training.
- Report any significant EVM issues and recommend appropriate actions to resolve the issue.
- Process approved Budget Change Requests (BCR) and ensure all changes are incorporated into control systems.
- Coordinate and participate in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Qualifications
- B.S. in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics or related field of study
- Earned Value Management experience
- Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
- 8+ years of relevant professional working experience
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Tool Suite
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Control Account Manager
The Control Account Manager (CAM) will support all aspects of Project Management in support of the Capital and Infrastructure projects. The CAM has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for the planning and performance of each control account assigned. This applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location: San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities
- Schedule planning and status, measurement of accomplishments, actual cost collection, variance analysis and resultant corrective action.
- Preparation and presentation of monthly project reporting to include metrics such as Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI), Estimate at Completion and project performance.
- Managing the point where technical scope, schedule and budgets are integrated.
- Generates accruals.
- Approves work authorizations and charge number distributions.
- Verifies charges are appropriate and accurate.
- Reviews and approves subcontractor’s cost and schedule status and ensure it is accurately reflected in the monthly performance data including discussing variances and adjustments.
- Performs monthly Cost and Schedule Variance analysis and provide corrective actions/recovery plans, as needed.
- Assess Control Account (CA), Estimate to Complete and initiate revisions when warranted.
- Revise forecasts of schedule activities, as necessary.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
- Familiarity with design and construction financial management practices is a plus
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or
- Associates Degree with nineteen (19) years of relevant experience
- Ability to develop work packages to identify CA tasks, start and completion dates, time-phased budget spreads, resource requirements, and EV techniques
- Experience managing project support personnel, development of performance reviews
- Understands the roles, responsibilities, authority and accountabilities of project team members
- Ability to prepare cost estimates
- Experience performing monthly Cost and Schedule Variance analysis and providing corrective actions/recovery plans, as needed
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Contract Administrator
Must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, possess solid written and verbal communication skills. The Contract Administrator will be involved in setting up a contract repository, data entry and research centered around historical agreements and templates. This applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location: San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy of contract records and fillings.
- Manage contract change control process and overall contract administration.
- Support audit of historical contract records
- Assist in developing workflows
- Develop vendor performance metrics, conduct monthly RAILS meetings and quarterly business reviews.
- Monitor and follow-up on aged receivables reporting and communication to project managers; based on client billing terms.
- Assist in development of external communications to contractor and customers.
- Assist in responding to internal and external audit requests related to contracts.
- Manage and ensure alignment in subcontractor invoicing and assist in accounts payable inquiries/issues.
- Protects the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions.
- Assist with project contractual and financial closeout in alignment with client requirements.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience in Transportation industry (Bus, train, building bus terminals)
- Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
- Please note- new college graduates will be required to verify graduation within a reasonable time
- 2 years of professional experience in business management, finance, accounting, or related fields
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of constructability and compliances
- Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Sr. Scheduler
TIPS Consultants LLC is currently seeking Project Schedulers to work in San Antonio, TX. This position offers high-visibility, growth opportunities, and exciting builds. The applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location: San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities
- Develop complex, multi-phased, resource loaded Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that reflects the project Statement of Work, Basis of Estimate, and contract reporting requirements.
- Project Scheduler will work with various internal customers to produce detailed project schedules and related reports.
- Develops lists of design, procurement, construction and post construction activities based on review of design documents, and discussions with owners, design consultants and contractors.
- Identifies major milestones, critical approvals and long lead procurement items.
- Determines reasonable schedule logic and constraints based on discussion with task owners and/or teams.
- Works directly with Project Teams to identify internal and external dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.
- Develop and implement scheduling procedures.
- Prepare ‘as built’ schedules.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related or technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in defense, government, and/or engineering design projects
- Minimum 3 years of experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
- Ability to create and maintain a fully resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule
- Extensive understanding of project scheduling, best practices including but not limited to Critical Path Analysis, Resource Management, Capacity Planning, Material Planning, Baseline Management, and Earned Value Management
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and communications skills with the ability to successfully interact with internal and external customers as well as co-workers at every level.
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Sr Project Manager
Seeking a Senior Project Manager to be committed to the success of the project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working on large scale construction deployment projects. Experience in leading and managing complex technical projects and teams. As a project manager you will be the primary point-of-contact for our customers in planning and delivering solutions ensuring a timely and quality implementation. The applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location: San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned Core Teams to achieve defined objectives.
- Generate a project charter.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for projects.
- Manage project capital budgets and assure execution in alignment with financial plan.
- Establish and maintain project scope throughout the project lifecycle, including initial setting of scope, and scope change management.
- Work with scheduler to establish and maintain an accurate project schedule using Microsoft project or Primavera P6.
- Conduct status meetings with team and external customers.
- Report on project status as needed.
- Track project lessons learned and manage best practices.
- Proactively identify & resolve risks & issues and establish escalation path on all projects.
- Conduct project closeout meetings and post launch reviews.
Qualifications
- BS in Construction, Engineering, Finance, Quality, or other relevant fields of study
- Project Management, PMP preferred
- Exceptional project management skills and a track record for a setting and a meeting customer expectations
- Ability to communicate, set, and maintain clear expectations with all stakeholders involved
- Experience in Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
**Because of COVID-19 this is a general job posting and not tied to a specific current open position, however this could change once business conditions change.
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Project Cost Analyst
Seeking a Project Cost Analyst able to demonstrate thorough understanding of project cost management principles in support of our overall project execution and delivery to our clients. The applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location: San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities
- Consistently monitor, track, and analyse project budget, commitments and spend plan.
- Provide weekly performance communication to the internal project team.
- Assist project management with monthly forecasting, including validation of projected fee, work in place and potential risks on the project.
- Support project management in preparation of monthly project status reports, cost forecasting, cash flow projections, variance analysis, change control and contingency utilization.
- Support project management in review and approval of monthly client billings, ensuring accuracy of labor rates, allowable fee basis, alignment to client contract terms, and required backup documentation.
- Assist project managers in tracking and maintaining manhour resource plans, including reconciliations of actuals to plan.
- Assist in setup and adherence to project change control process.
- Attend and facilitate project financial status meetings as required
- Assist with project contractual and financial closeout in alignment with client requirements.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field
- Experience working with U.S. Government Contracting & Cost Accounting regulations including FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.
- Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
- Familiarity with designs and construction financial management practices is a plus
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
- 8-10 years of related experience
- Works well within a team-oriented environment
- Able to multi-task with attention to multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proficient understanding of general accounting standards and principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Technically strong with budgeting, cost planning and forecasting
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Project Controls Manager
TIPS Consultants LLC is seeking a Project Control Manager to join our team. As part of the Program Management Office, the Project Controls Manager will have experience in leading and managing complex technical projects and teams. The applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location: San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities
- Prepares and presents monthly financial reports to upper management concerning cost, schedule, and forecasts.
- Manage contracts administration, scheduling, financial reporting, and project control.
- Oversee project revenues and expenditures along with budgetary guidelines.
- Provide recommendations on cost and schedule issues, concerns, and recovery plans.
- Evaluate and maintain resource requirements.
- Track the contractor’s progress versus the schedule.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Worked on $500m project/program within the last 5 years, preferably in the Transportation Industry.
- Demonstrated project controls experience managing the design and construction of large-scale, complex projects: including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort.
- Experience with Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk delivery methods is desirable.
Qualifications
- BS Construction, Engineering, Finance, Quality, or other relevant fields of study
- Prior Project Controls Management experience
- Five+ years of industry significant field-based project execution experience
- Strong knowledge in constructability and compliance
- Estimating process knowledge
- Demonstrating ability to understand a demanding, technical, and complicated construction project
- Excellent communication skills ad the ability to communicate progress and issues to a technical and management-level audience
- Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com
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Account Manager
Become a first point of contact for our clients. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating project activities, monitoring and contributing to project deliverables, identifying and supporting process improvements for projects that span multiple functional areas. The Account Managers main goal is to be the liaison internal stakeholders and the Integrated Project Team. The applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location: San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities
- Maintain contact with Project Managers and Operations personnel to ensure that the project is delivered as promised to the client.
- Act as the principle contact for customers and work closely with field crews on providing our services to ensure projects are completed by project deadline and under budget.
- Establishes and develops account relationships based on a defined strategy.
- Monitors activity with each account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.
- Call upon and visit customer sites to ascertain customer needs, take orders, promote current and new product offerings and foster good relationships with mid-level personnel.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- General understanding of the construction industry
- Familiarity with building principles or energy
Qualifications
- College degree (business related field preferred) or equivalent experience
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent people skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to changing priorities
Please send resume to:
info@tipsconsultants.com