Project Controls Specialist
About The Position
This position will be responsible for effectively and proactively performing Project Control functions related to financial and cost forecasting analysis, risk and/or schedule and assists in the preparation of Project Controls activities to support the project or assignment. This position reports operationally to Project Controls Department Manager and indirectly to the Project Controls Manager. Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls and services standards - both from applicable contract documents and from project controls policies/guidelines.Job DescriptionFoster strong cross‑functional collaboration (Finance, PM, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Installation, etc.) and maintain alignment within the Project Controls team.Implement and manage Work Breakdown Structures, coding structures, performance metrics, earned value analysis, productivity tracking, and risk analysis.Develop and maintain project schedules, planning systems, progress tracking methods, rules of credit, dashboards, and related planning tools.Maintain and update project control systems, prepare/distribute reports (schedule, cost, risk, trends, variances), and produce multiproject schedule outputs.Support project meetings by providing analysis, documentation, forecasts, and reporting for internal teams, clients, and Project Controls Management.Assist with baseline development (budget & schedule), ERP setup, custom ERP reporting, contract condition compliance, and finance-related tasks (billing, invoicing).Monitor project performance, conduct detailed earned value and KPI reviews, support change management, analyze trends, and provide corrective action recommendations.Manage risk registers, contribute to new project control initiatives, and apply strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills across all assigned tasks.You are meant for this job if: Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles. • Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK • Entry to Intermediate proficiency in Primavera P6 and SAP. • Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports. • Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control • Advanced proficiency on MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels. • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees • Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge • Ability to work both independently and as part of a Project Controls team. • Detail oriented and customer focused
Requirements
- Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles
- Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK
- Entry to Intermediate proficiency in Primavera P6 and SAP
- Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports
- Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control
- Advanced proficiency on MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
- Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a Project Controls team
- Detail oriented and customer focused
Responsibilities
- Performing Project Control functions related to financial and cost forecasting analysis, risk and/or schedule
- Preparation of Project Controls activities to support the project or assignment
- Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration (Finance, PM, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Installation, etc.)
- Maintain alignment within the Project Controls team
- Implement and manage Work Breakdown Structures, coding structures, performance metrics, earned value analysis, productivity tracking, and risk analysis
- Develop and maintain project schedules, planning systems, progress tracking methods, rules of credit, dashboards, and related planning tools
- Maintain and update project control systems, prepare/distribute reports (schedule, cost, risk, trends, variances), and produce multiproject schedule outputs
- Support project meetings by providing analysis, documentation, forecasts, and reporting for internal teams, clients, and Project Controls Management
- Assist with baseline development (budget & schedule), ERP setup, custom ERP reporting, contract condition compliance, and finance-related tasks (billing, invoicing)
- Monitor project performance, conduct detailed earned value and KPI reviews, support change management, analyze trends, and provide corrective action recommendations
- Manage risk registers, contribute to new project control initiatives, and apply strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills across all assigned tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
