Project Controls Specialist

Electrical Consultants, Inc.•Cranford, NJ

13d•$70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is hiring a Project Controls Specialist in Cranford, New Jersey. The position supports engineering, procurement, and construction activities for utility and substation projects through planning, scheduling, and budget management. The specialist works with Project Managers and project teams to maintain resource-loaded schedules, budgets, reporting systems, and accurate client and internal reports. The role requires a significant background in project controls and prior supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field with 5–10+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination, is required. Strong written and oral communication skills, analytical capabilities, and adaptability are also required. Data management experience with ODBC, SQL, or Power BI is valuable but not required. Occasional travel may be required. Applicants must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future; the successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checks and ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. The compensation range is $70,000–$110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education. ECI employs over 850 people in 37 offices across the U.S. and has 35 years of experience in power delivery projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5–10+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
Significant background in all components of project controls.
Prior supervisory experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and adjust approach or method to fit the situation.
Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
May be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking and ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements if travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Data management capabilities in areas such as ODBC, SQL, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers with timely development and maintenance of schedules.
Maintain project budgets in the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
Modify appropriate reporting systems when projects change.
Prepare monthly reports showing budget and schedule status.
Review and evaluate project performance reports, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement opportunities that demonstrate efficiency and cost savings for the company and clients.
Ensure timely creation and maintenance of resource-loaded project schedules and accurate reports for clients and project teams.