Project Controls Specialist - Remote

100% Remote | CST or EST Based | Transmission & Distribution / Power & Utilities

Were looking for an experienced Project Controls professional with a strong Transmission, Distribution, Power, or Utility background to support complex engineering and construction projects.

This is a 100% remote opportunity for someone based in the Central or Eastern time zones who understands how large-scale utility projects move from planning through engineering, procurement, construction, and execution.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the center of a project, partnering closely with Project Managers and technical teams to keep cost, schedule, forecasting, and overall project performance on track.

• Lead project controls activities across multiple Transmission, Distribution, Power, and Utility projects

• Develop and maintain project schedules, cost reports, forecasts, cash flows, and progress reporting

• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

• Support planning and scheduling across engineering, procurement, and construction

• Build project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques

• Monitor project progress, resource loading, milestones, and schedule performance

• Perform schedule analysis and what-if scenarios to identify potential project impacts

• Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) and progress measurement systems

• Partner directly with Project Managers on project execution, forecasting, cost management, and schedule strategy

• Review project costs, contingency, Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, and change orders

• Develop and present cash flow and project performance reports

• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM)

• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Accounting teams

• Perform quality reviews of project controls deliverables and reporting

• Support project audits, field validation, and forensic schedule/project analysis when needed

Must Have:

• 3+ years of direct Project Controls experience

• Experience supporting Transmission, Distribution, Power, Utilities, Substation, or similar infrastructure projects

• Strong experience with project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and project reporting

• Understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction project life cycles

• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and WBS structures

• Strong ability to work with Project Managers and cross-functional technical teams

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred

• Applicable industry experience can substitute for the degree requirement

• 100% remote

• Open to candidates throughout the Central and Eastern time zones

• Opportunity to support major Transmission, Distribution, Power, and Utility infrastructure projects

• High-visibility role working directly with Project Management and technical leadership

• Exposure to projects throughout the full lifecycle, from planning and engineering through construction

• Great fit for someone who wants to stay heavily involved in project execution and controls without needing to be onsite every day

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

This is a fully remote position.

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