Project Control Specialist

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Project Controls professional to lead cost analysis, scheduling, and performance across major industrial projects. Strong planning and cost control experience required—
Primavera P6 proficiency is a big plus!

Responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs, and/or estimating projects. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

• Manage cost analysis and schedule development during the engineering and construction phases of 5–15 concurrent projects.
• Apply strong project controls methodologies paired with excellent analytical skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Oversee project controls for multiple capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, including estimating, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules aligned with project milestones and deadlines.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to establish project control processes and reporting standards.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to senior management, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain project control tools and software to track progress and financial performance.
• Facilitate project meetings to review schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Prepare and deliver reports on project status, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master of Science in Construction Science, Building Science, or related field

• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control, and estimating

• Strong knowledge of company standards and best practices
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Comprehensive understanding of all engineering disciplines
• Insight into customer expectations and deliverable preferences
• Proven ability to set and manage priorities
• Effective communication and collaboration with engineering disciplines and contractors
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary deliverables and schedule constraints
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates, engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets
• Experience estimating and scheduling professional service hours
• Proficient with Primavera P6
  , Microsoft Project, Timberline Estimating, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to assess progress, quality, and accurate completion timelines for project controls work

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods