job summary: Engineering client in the North East US seeking a Project Controls Specialist to sit in either Wallingford CT or Newton MA. The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. Develop, implement, and maintain external and internal cost reports, cash flows and forecasts. Ideaal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience and a bachelors degree in a related field. location: Newton Center, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $42 - 48 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Responsible for schedule management, earned value management and cost management.Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.Analyze project controls reports, present findings and provide recommendations to the project controls team.Ensure project set-up in Oracle Financial MIS/PPS Accounting Module or Oracle Primavera Contracts Manager Program.Analyze data; review logs; and run reports in Oracle Primavera Contracts Manager software and/or the Oracle Financials MIS/PPS Accounting software.Set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for tracking detailed breakdown of purchase orders or subcontracts.Ensure budget tracking against Purchase Orders or Subcontracts.Manage the internal Change Management System. Responsible for the review of upstream (prime contract) / downstream (PO & subcontract) change orders.Report accurate updates to cost reports or forecasts.Develop and present a cash flow report.Develop Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules.Create schedules and diagrams in Microsoft Visio.Set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Oracle Primavera 6 or Microsoft Project scheduling software.Ensure the entry of logic ties within the schedules.Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.Consult with project controls team on schedule progress.Responsible for monitoring resource loading of a schedule.Develop and present earned value tracking document.Analyze and report on data from Oracle Primavera P6.Develop pre-programmed project scheduling reports in P6 and review and analyze back-up documentation for accuracy.Manage integrated data from one program to another. Responsible for ensuring quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from APM's, PM's, Lead Engineers, or Construction staff. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 4 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Project ControlsPlanning Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).