Project Controller 1

Project Controller 1

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Site Design At DOWL, you'll be part of a team that delivers a full spectrum of civil engineering services to both public and private clients making a meaningful impact on communities and infrastructure across the region. We take pride in our ability to solve complex planning, environmental, and design challenges, navigate funding and permitting hurdles, and guide projects from concept through construction with precision and care. Our strong reputation is built on a commitment to quality and the personal attention we bring to every project. If you're passionate about creating practical, lasting solutions and want to grow with a company that values both technical excellence and client relationships, we invite you to join us.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Software + Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Proficient
• MS Project - Basic
• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient
• Technical Expertise
• Displays an intermediate understanding of project-related technical fundamentals
• Communicates effectively about technical terms and topics with project staff
• Seeks to understand unfamiliar technical concepts as necessary
• Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership
• Demonstrates proficient communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role.
• Interacts with clients, teaming partners, and contractors in a professional manner.
• Takes responsibility for personal results and proactively seeks to support others in need.
• Project Schedule and Delivery
• Supports development of project schedules.
• Coordinates the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables.
• Transmits, receives, and files project information according to data management policy.
• Schedules / attends project meetings as needed.
• Coordinates staffing resources as requested.
• Understanding Scope and Budget
• Demonstrates strong understanding of work breakdown structure, billing rates, fee breakdowns, DBE targets, and scope formats for multiple client types.
• Organizes the preparation of scope and budget documents that meet project needs and expectations under supervision.
• Monitors project financials, burn rate, and earned value as requested.
• Monitors project records and documentation, including action item / decision logs.
• Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards
• Demonstrates a basic, working understanding of general industry terminology and concepts to facilitate effective communication with project managers, team members, and clients.
• Client Interaction
• Frequent client communications.
• Manages communications between client, DOWL, and / or subconsultant staff.
• Serves as a company ambassador at industry functions, conferences, and other events.
• Builds rapport with clients and teaming partners during project assignments and business development interactions.
• Other
• Other duties as assigned.
• Level of Work / Accountability
• Provides advanced levels of support to project managers and project staff as assigned. Supports project planning, organization, scheduling, communication, and performance monitoring with limited oversight. Works independently with minimal oversight to complete pursuit development and business development tasks. Follows established procedures and exercises independent judgment on administrative projects under broad minimal management direction. Duties may also include marketing support, as assigned.
• Supervisory Duties
• No
• Education and / or Experience
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required : 4 years (0 years as a PM)
• Years of experience required with advanced degree : 3 years (0 years as a PM)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• PMP Preferred
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.