Project Control Specialist

This role plays a critical part in managing project costs from initial setup through final closeout, ensuring financial accuracy and control at both the beginning and end of the project lifecycle. The position supports multiple project managers concurrently across various phases of design and construction, with a strong focus on cost reporting, forecasting, and data integrity.

Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and external cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts, along with providing accurate and timely updates. The role is responsible for budget tracking against purchase orders and subcontracts, reviewing upstream and downstream change orders, and performing quality checks on all project controls deliverables.

Strong analytical skills are required to compare schedule and financial data for consistency, integrate data from multiple sources using advanced Excel functions, and analyze reports to present findings and recommendations to the project controls team. This position also serves as a technical point of contact for project management, engineering, and construction staff.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of four years of related experience.
• The ideal candidate can work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with SAP experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros, are highly valued.
• Ability to travel as needed and a valid driver’s license are required.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must not require current or future employment sponsorship to be eligible for this role.