Project Controls Specialist (00405)

Position Summary

PMA is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (scheduling/cost management) to provide project controls support services for our current pharmaceutical clients. This position will be located onsite in Raleigh, North Carolina.

In this role, you will be assisting the Project Controls Manager on several large manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining project schedules, total project cost estimates, and status reports. 
• Monitoring project schedule progress, actual expenditures vs. budget, and all potential cost impacts.
• Reviewing contractor and consultants’ invoices, identifying project risks, and supporting the development of weekly/monthly cost and status reports for the project team.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline required.
• 5+ years of project controls (cost or schedule) experience supporting large capital improvement programs, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector, is required.
• Proficiency in using Primavera P6 and MS Project required.
• Understanding of interrelationships between project controls issues and other functions such as project accounting and procurement. 
• Detail-oriented with effective organization and coordination skills.
• Ability to be flexible in evolving procedures and work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software: SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and MS Office’s other suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint) required.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” 

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.