Site Project Controls Specialist

Nooter Construction • Perrysburg, OH

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About The Position

NOOTER is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support cost tracking, project scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and change management across industrial construction projects. The role analyzes project performance data, identifies cost and schedule variances, and provides reporting to help project teams make informed business decisions. It supports financial and operational integrity, successful project execution, budget performance, and resource planning.

The specialist monitors project budgets, schedules, labor productivity, and forecasting metrics from planning through completion. Responsibilities include updating schedules, analyzing cost performance, preparing forecasts, tracking manpower and labor hours, maintaining budget coding accuracy, supporting change orders, and helping drive corrective actions when performance deviates from plan. The role works with Project Managers, Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and field leadership, and supports compliance with company procedures and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• At least five years of experience in project controls, project coordination, cost engineering, scheduling, or related construction project support roles.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and project reporting systems.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams that include Project Management, Accounting, Operations, and field leadership.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and change management.
• Ability to analyze project data, identify variances, and support corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, schedules, labor productivity, and forecasting metrics.
• Update project schedules and analyze cost performance.
• Prepare forecasting and project performance reports.
• Track manpower and labor hours.
• Identify cost and schedule variances and support corrective actions.
• Support change order management.
• Maintain budget coding accuracy.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and field leadership.
• Support project decision-making, risk mitigation, financial controls, and compliance with company procedures and customer requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match and annual non-elective contribution.
• Medical coverage with an employer contribution toward an HSA.
• Company-paid dental coverage.
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability.
• Vision coverage.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Opportunity to build a career with an employee-owned organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed