Project Controls Specialist

Aldridge Group•Green Oaks, IL

8d•$75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Controls Specialist to join our talented and energetic team. Guaranteed Maximum Profit (GMP) contract structure establishes a cost ceiling for all construction activities while maintaining full transparency and accountability between the Owner and Contractor. In this role, you will be responsible for developing a detailed GMP that includes all labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, general conditions, contingencies, and allowances required to complete the project. At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution. Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family. Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related industry.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Extremely detail oriented.
A clear and concise communicator able to work seamlessly with clients, operations, and executive teams.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Align the GMP with preliminary & baseline schedule to confirm labor and equipment forecasts.
Facilitate coordination between estimating, project management, field operations, and engineering to ensure financial accuracy.
Validate revisions to ensure changes are incorporated into the GMP.
Maintain a formal GMP Risk Register.
Develop bid packages aligned with the GMP breakdown.
Analyze subcontractor invoices for GMP compliance.
Track buyout savings, procurement variances, and committed costs against the GMP.
Maintain transparency and documentation for all GMP allowances, contingencies, and cost transfers.
Monitor potential change orders to ensure alignment within the GMP.
Ensure cost reporting ties back directly to GMP structure.
Respond to inquiries regarding GMP, assumptions, and cost structure.
Maintain all GMP logs including revisions, risk, allowances, and contingency usage.
Prepare and present GMP updates, reconciliation reports, and status briefings.
Validating field production rates against the GMP and updating cost forecasts as conditions change.
Participating in schedule updates, re-phasing discussions, and risk reviews.
Partnering closely with project management and field leadership teams to manage work that impacts GMP cost categories.
Reconciling final project costs again the GMP, including unused allowances and contingencies.
Preparing final GMP cost summary for client turnover.
Documenting lessons learned for future GMP improvement.