Principal Project Controls Specialist

The Principal Project Controls Specialist is a critical lead position responsible for cost management and project controls integration on major power generation construction projects. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects of varying size and complexity, leading the setup, maintenance, and analysis of project controls status including cost, contracts, WBS, schedule, and resources.

• Establish and maintain project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasts with high certainty on large-scale construction projects
• Lead earned value management (EVM) analysis, variance reporting, and trend analysis
• Integrate cost data with site activities and vendor deliverables to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Manage project contingency and risk reserves
• Develop cost estimates and manage monthly accruals
• Maintain cost systems and generate monthly cost reports and project documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration AND 10 years of related work experience, OR High School diploma/equivalent AND 14 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated lead-level experience with complex EPC projects in power generation
• Expert proficiency in cost forecasting and project controls methodologies on large-scale construction projects
• High proficiency in MS Excel and cost management systems
• Experience with Primavera P6, Ecosys, Maximo, and project controls reporting systems