Project Controls Specialist

Staff Project Controls Specialist Alternate Job Titles:

• Project Controls Analyst
• Project Scheduler & Cost Controls Specialist
• EPC Project Controls Coordinator
• Construction Project Controls Analyst
• Primavera P6 Project Scheduler

Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Start: As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate: $35 – $50 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Core Business Hours

Work Model: Onsite

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls processes and support project execution within budget and schedule. This role partners closely with Project Management and Accounting teams to ensure accurate forecasting, scheduling, and cost control across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in scheduling, cost forecasting, earned value management, and Primavera P6 within infrastructure or construction environments.

• Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Develop and manage multiple levels of project schedules
• Apply and validate logic ties within schedules
• Perform critical path method (CPM) analysis and what-if scenarios
• Monitor resource loading and schedule performance
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM)

• Develop and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Review project costs, contingency budgets, and change orders
• Approve Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for proper coding
• Interface with Accounting to support cost tracking and audits
• Input and document cost changes and forecast updates

• Develop and maintain an Earned Value Management (EVM) system
• Input and validate progress measurements
• Maintain progress curves and reporting dashboards
• Analyze schedule and cost performance trends

• Analyze data and generate reports using Enterprise Planning & Controls software
• Develop and present cash flow and executive-level reporting
• Conduct schedule forensic analysis as needed
• Perform quality checks on project controls deliverables
• Conduct field audits to validate reporting accuracy

• Follow project execution plans and corporate standards
• Serve as point of contact for technical project control questions
• Review upstream and downstream contract changes
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  (Relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement)
• 3+ years of direct project controls experience

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 (preferred)
• Strong understanding of scheduling, forecasting, cost control, and CPM methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to develop and analyze scheduling and cost reports

• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Accurate and timely project forecasting and scheduling
• Improved schedule reliability and cost transparency
• Effective earned value reporting and performance tracking
• High-quality documentation and audit-ready reporting

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Infrastructure Engineering Firm designing and building essential infrastructure for cities. With a commitment to safety and quality since 1898, the company plays a critical role in developing and sustaining thriving communities.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada.

We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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