Junior Project Controller

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Requisition ID: 101496

Job Category: Campus

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Project Controller. Reporting to the Project Delivery Group, you will support offices globally working from our Pittsburgh, PA office location.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications

Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills

Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or relevant discipline

Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will

Gather and update site information into GIS systems

Manage contractors’ payment applications

Set up and maintain the project timesheet system including the establishment of Time Charge codes and associated WBS structures and budgets

Set up and maintain performance measurement system including the establishment of baseline estimates (hours and costs), work hour and progress curves

Collect and collate progress information, actual workhours

Generate, check and distribute project reports including liaising with responsible managers to resolve any issues relating to the quality of the reports. Potential issues include the accuracy of actual workhours and progress data and the quality of the current estimate at completion

Maintain all staffing plans for the EPCM team

Maintain, in consultation with the relevant department and discipline leads, the forecast hours to go and/or estimate at completion based on performance to date and the project staffing plans

Manage change registers, development of change notices from identification to approval

Ensures that the EPCM services budget and forecast are aligned with the project change and trend registers and provide input to these registers as appropriate.

Develop and maintain engineering schedules at the work package level

Maintain key dates of the engagements in the performance measurement system as per the engagement schedule

Gain valuable on-site practical experience

You bring to the role

Tertiary qualification in business administration, engineering, construction management or relevant discipline or appropriate project related experience

Computer literacy (MS Office package)

Ability to learn systems (SAP, ERPs, Arc GIS)

Able to travel to construction sites in the city of Pittsburgh

Hands on knowledge of planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Knowledge of earned value concepts

Knowledge of cost management concepts (budgeting, forecasting, cost flows, change management and estimating)

Previous co-op or internship experience is an asset

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes)

Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects

Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges

Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges

Adapts and embraces change

Requirements for all sectors

To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto

Perform assignments related to your sector

Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects

Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications

Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects

Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Join a top employer in the industry

What we offer

Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people

An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry

The opportunity to receive excellent