Student Intern 2027, Project Controls

About the Role

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Student Intern, Project Controls for an onsite position in Denver, CO (Centennial). This role is responsible for directing a project team in the execution of project controls processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and development of schedules and budget data (including resource loading).
• Develop scope, schedule, budget, earned value, and estimate to complete (ETC) data for assigned tasks.
• Analyze cost data to minimize project losses and ensure defensible estimate to complete projections.
• Assemble and compile schedule and cost data, input into the project control database, and provide output to the project team.
• Analyze schedule progress and performance, identify problem areas, and maintain a checks and balances process with the project management team regarding project financial health.
• Consistently estimate accurate completion time of own assignments and coordinate with the project team.
• Lead the development and maintenance of periodic status reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for management and/or owners on project progress. These reports may include labor productivity, schedule status, financial analysis, Cost Performance Reports (CPR), and earned value curves.
• Maintain subsidiary reports such as personnel staffing, release schedules, and equipment schedules to facilitate good Estimate to Complete (EAC) projections.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of project cost and schedule performance and present findings to senior management.
• Advise management of risks affecting project profit, costs, schedules, and client relations.
• Support the Project Management team in maintaining timely and effective trend and change management processes.
• Assist the Project Manager in following the Company Project Delivery Model (PDM).
• Apply and monitor company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management.
• Provide technical guidance (QA/QC), mentoring, and career development counseling for junior-level Project Controls staff.
• Provide non-technical project and administrative support to multiple project managers and team members.
• Attend project meetings and assist with deliverable scheduling and coordination.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to maintain project financials, updating Deltek Vantagepoint (VP) regularly and timely for accurate ETC.
• Assist Project Managers in setting up, approving, and executing sub-consultant agreements.
• Monitor coordination with sub-consultants on project documentation and deliverables.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Project Administration
• Change Management
• Cost Management
• Earned Value Management
• Schedule Management
• Deltek Vantagepoint (VP)

Qualifications

• The role involves performing the more complex aspects of project control activities.
• This position is responsible for directing a project team in the execution of all project controls processes and systems on a major project or a number of smaller projects.
• Work is performed under limited supervision.