Pay $90 - $140 hr

No Per Diem For this role

Senior/Leading SME: Most high-level roles require 10-15 years of hands-on experience in a relevant niche.
-Mid-Level SME: Often requires 5-8 years of specialized experience, with the ability to lead initiatives independently.
-Expert Certification: Industry bodies like the IMC USA require 10 years for an "Experienced" level certification and 20+ years for "Management" level consultants

- Provide expert guidance in strategic planning and project controls functions
- Assist with defining project management and project performance measurement methodologies
- Advise leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Support decision-making through expert analysis, metrics, and recommendations
- Collaborate with executives, partners, and key stakeholders across the organization

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Advise on, develop, and recommend project management processes aligned with industry best practices and company strategy
- Review and assess project budgets and schedules; provide recommendations to ensure compliance with company policies and standards
- Develop, analyze, and report key performance metrics to measure project success
- Recommend, document, and support business administration, risk management, and change management practices
- Provide coaching, workshops, and expert guidance on project management methodologies and earned value management as requested

Education and Experience Required
- Bachelors degree in business administration, computer science, or a related technical field OR an additional five (5) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Ten (10) years of project management or project controls experience
- Minimum of five (5) years in a leadership or advisory role
- Extensive knowledge of project controls and use of P6 and other project management software tools

Desired Education and Experience
- Experience in construction or mega-project environments
- Experience supporting executive-level and stakeholder communications
- Experience developing and maintaining integrated project plans

Required abilities and skills

- Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and coordinate teams toward shared goals
- Ability to influence and guide stakeholders without direct authority
- Ability to provide expert recommendations and facilitate adoption of best practices

Desired Abilities and Skills
- Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through subject-matter expertise and advisory engagement
- Earned Value Management (EVM) certification
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based work environment
- Occasional travel and site tours as required