Project Controls Specialists

Job Title: Project Controls Specialists
Location: Burr Ridge, IL
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Salary: Project Controls Specialist $110-$115/K, Sr. Project Controls Specialist $130-$140/K
Requirements: Must live locally and no C2C or sponsorship available

• Assist the Project Controls Manager in implementing project controls guidelines, processes, practices, performance analysis and reporting.
• Interface with Project Managers to orient, train and coach in project controls processes and tools.
• Build bid schedules from plans and specifications.
• Create, review, progress, monitor, analyze and resolve construction schedules with Project Managers and Field Supervisors; develop work breakdown structures.
• Review cost/resource loading and schedule activities including critical path method.
• Outline relationships, logic, deadlines, potential obstacles, and milestones for project schedules.
• Monitor progress and costs on specific, assigned projects and provide timely and accurate reporting.
• Update schedules to reflect actual progress and delays or other impacts, updating actual starts, finishes and remaining durations, actual labor hours and associated costs.
• Analyze updated schedule for earned value schedule metrics and report to management.
• Alert project management of any schedule conditions observed or analyzed that could negatively impact achievement of project performance objectives.
• Provide schedule data to project management to assist in analysis of performance and support the change management process; conduct impact analysis for change orders.
• Help identify and resolve risks, and resolve cost or schedule discrepancies or variances.
• Assist the Project Controls Manager in developing effective project controls training and mentoring.
• Special projects, reporting and other responsibilities as directed by management.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while managing deadlines.
• Willingness to travel once a week to local job sites (10%).

• Basic working knowledge of construction processes and the Project Control field.
• Some construction field experience helpful; ability to read construction drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Primavera P6; preferably knowledge of PENTA accounting software.
• Highly adaptive and embraces use of the latest technology.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to proactively devise innovative ideas and forecast outcomes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure to ensure milestones are met.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with drive and determination, willing to take responsibility.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick sound decisions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a highly effective team.
• Methodical and accurate with consistent attention to detail; punctual and reliable.
• Navigates well in a fast-paced environment, completing assignments on time.
• Positive, can‑do attitude; desire and ability to learn.
• Resilient to conflicting demands; maintains poise when faced with competing priorities.
• Flexible attitude; adapts well to quickly changing priorities.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, related discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of scheduling experience in a construction environment preferred.
• Increasingly responsible experience in a variety of aspects of project control systems and/or project management for various project types.
• Working background with various contract types:
  Lump Sum, Time & Materials, Unit Price, G.M.P., and hybrid preferred.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Spending
• Paid Time Off and Holidays for Full-Time positions
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing (Not a guaranteed benefit)
• Wellness Incentive Programs, including access to Better Help therapy
• Employee Recognition and Loyalty Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.