Project Controls Specialist

Our client supports complex infrastructure and mission-critical construction projects across the U.S., with a strong focus on planning, scheduling, and execution support. We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to manage and analyze construction schedules for large-scale projects, including data centers and similar high-complexity environments.

This role supports active project sites in Bowling Green, OH;
Kansas City, MO;
Chattanooga, TN; and Phoenix, AZ
.

Candidates must either reside in one of these locations or be open to regular travel to project sites as required.

• Develop, update, and manage Primavera P6 construction schedules
• Build activity logic from engineering documents, procurement plans, and construction sequencing
• Collect progress updates and perform critical path and schedule risk analysis
• Identify delays, float erosion, and potential impacts; recommend recovery strategies
• Create look-ahead schedules, milestone tracking, and progress reports
• Coordinate schedules with permitting, utility tie-ins, and material deliveries
• Participate in project meetings and support stakeholder reporting

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience on complex or mission-critical projects
• Strong hands-on expertise with Primavera P6
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and civil drawings
• Experience with CPM scheduling and schedule performance analysis
• Proficiency in Excel; reporting tools are a plus