Project Controls Specialist

3 weeks ago

Irving, United States KAI Design Full time

Project Controls Specialist

Office Location: Dallas, Texas or St. Louis, Missouri

Level: 5-7 Years of Experience

Department: Project Controls

Reports to: Director of Project Controls

Position Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Mid-Level Project Controls Specialist to join our dynamic team in St. Louis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and controls, with a passion for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. This role will involve working closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects. The successful candidate will communicate with project managers and discipline leaders to support the inception, planning, monitoring, controlling, and closeout of projects. You will be expected to work in a hybrid work environment, collaborating with KAI team members primarily in Dallas, St Louis, and Atlanta offices.

A. Essential Functions

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of project budgets, including task sequencing, resource allocation, and critical path analysis.
  • Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Key support to marketing and business development team members across multiple offices.
  • Regularly update and maintain project status reports for internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the identification and assessment of project risks.
  • Assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including estimate to complete (ETC) and estimate at complete (EAC) reports.
  • Support ad-hoc requests from Project Controls Director, Business Leaders, and Project Managers.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather project data and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, providing updates and addressing inquiries.

B. Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering).
  • 5-7 years Project Management or Project Controls experience in architecture, engineering, or construction required.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
  • Strong leadership skills required.
  • Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work efficiently and remain organized.
    • Ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads.
    • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, responding to changing needs and schedules.
    • Strong editing and proofreading abilities.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience using CRM products such as Unanet, Oracle NetSuite, Deltek, or Computerease preferred.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) License or equivalent preferred.

This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Project Controls Specialist and may evolve based on the candidate's skillset and interests.


About KAI

KAI Enterprises is a national design and build firm providing delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals, and expertise in both design and construction delivery. Founded in 1980, KAI has grown into one of the largest minority-owned firms in the AEC industry. For more than 40 years, KAI has been instrumental in transforming communities through its expertise in residential, commercial, K-12, higher education, healthcare, science and technology, aviation, mobility, sports and entertainment, government, water and community-focused projects. KAI Enterprises is comprised of four distinct business units-KAI Design, KAI Engineering, KAI Build and KAI 360 Construction Services (KAI 360 CS). To learn more about KAI, visit kai-db.

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