Project Consultant

Job Summary:The Project Consultant is accountable for overall Program and Project management, including coordination of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder execution across client's Energy portfolio.Experience:Preferred four (4) year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience in program/project management. Seven (7) to ten (10) years, +/- of experience managing capital projects within energy, infrastructure, or construction environments. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects aligned to scope, schedule, and budget.Experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk and change management, and coordination of consultants and vendors. Proficient in basic use and functions of a personal computer, including Microsoft Excel. Experience with project management and scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) preferred. Familiarity with financial systems (SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools is a plus. PMP, CCM, or similar certifications preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram & Project ManagementManage program-level improvement initiatives to strengthen governance, reporting, and operational alignmentCollaborate with clients, track leads (engineering, permitting, land, environmental, supply chain, legal, construction) to improve workflows and cross-functional coordinationDevelop and maintain Action Logs detailing critical activities, responsible parties, and target completion datesMaintain ownership of project budgets, schedules, contracts, and project documentationStandardize invoice documentation requirements and required invoice fieldsReview invoices for accuracy against contract terms and approved workCoordinate with track leads to confirm satisfactory completion of invoiced workEnsure invoices are escalated promptly when discrepancies are identifiedConfirm proper receipt of materials in client's financial systemsRoute approved invoices with required documentation to Accounts PayableSupport client's compliance with contractual net payment termsStakeholder & Consultant ManagementServe as primary coordination lead between teams, contractors, third-party design consultants, and vendorsLiaise with consultants supporting land, engineering, survey, environmental, materials, permitting, construction, inspection, monitoring, and reportingMonitor consultant and contractor performance and identify risks or non-complianceEscalate performance, cost, or schedule issues and recommend mitigation strategiesChange & Risk ManagementConduct program and project risk assessments and develop mitigation strategiesReview change order requests exceeding limits of authority and coordinate Company approvalsSupport accruals, variance analysis, forecasting adjustments, and schedule changesEnsure no changes to scope, cost, or schedule are approved on behalf of the CompanyMeetings & ReportingParticipate in bi-weekly (or as requested) program coordination meetingsProduce meeting minutes and action item reportsPrepare monthly project status reports highlighting progress, risks, setbacks, and mitigation actionsAssist with quarterly DOT Project Rider reports for accuracy and completionScheduling & PlanningDevelop, maintain, and update the Program Master ScheduleEstablish and manage baseline schedules and track progress against baselineIdentify critical path activities, dependencies, and schedule risksIntegrate detailed schedules from individual project components into the Master ScheduleMaintain near real-time schedule updates and document changesCost Estimating & ForecastingDevelop centralized estimating and forecasting methodologiesCollect and validate cost estimates from third-party engineering consultantsCompare actual expenditures to estimates and budgets monthlySupport development of annual budgets, reforecasts, and long-range financial outlooksIntegrate cost forecasts with schedule data to support earned value-style reportingInclusive & People-FocusedAt SG Contracting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels supported, included, and empowered to achieve success.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. SG Contracting is a background screening, drug-free workplace.