Project Control Specialist (Associate Level) Details

Project Control Specialist (Associate Level)

ERM Group - Walnut Creek, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

ERM is seeking a Project Control Specialist to support multi-disciplinary client accounts in the Western Pacific area , and specifically in Northern California. The Project Control Specialist will support various program management teams with project control, program management and coordination, finances, deliverable review, and misc. project and program analytical tasks. Programs and services supported include, but are not limited to, strategic consulting, mergers and acquisitions, asset management, demolition, safety observation, safety assurance, environmental review, storm water management, investigations and remediation, permitting and approvals, geographic information systems (GIS), and training.

This individual will demonstrate a bias for results and an ability to respond to internal and client requirements in a rapid, flexible and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with daily operations to deliver a program scope, schedule, and budget that meets client expectations and ERM business objectives, including safe operations, client satisfaction, quality delivery, and program profitability.
• Support program management staff, including teams leading program controls and finance, resourcing and planning, and logistics support.
• Assist the project teams and leadership with the delivery of multiple project workstreams within the programs
• Assist with the development and execution of effective plans of action to run the existing program, including innovative processes to improve program functions and productivity.
• Manages cross-functional projects, programs or initiatives
• Communicate proactively with the project team and senior leadership.
• Analyzes program and project financial and operational metrics. Collaborate with senior management to resolve schedule and budget problems as they arise.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
• Develop a working understanding of ERM’s consulting practice areas and actively support these services to existing clients. Support the general growth and development of the Program and ERM’s Managed Services offerings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• AA or higher in business management, business administration, engineering, planning, environmental management or related degree.
• 3 years of relevant experience in project control, project management, document review, and project coordination.
• Demonstrated excellence to assist with programs that achieve client objectives. Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Proven ability to support cross-functional teams including project managers, functional managers, and technical disciplines.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and employees to promote a culture of safety and collaboration.
• Outstanding organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to flex to accommodate ever-changing and multiple priorities, handle a fast-paced consulting environment, and strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills in a dynamic work environment. offer and receive constructive feedback and direction to support targeted goals.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!