Project Control Specialist

We are partnering with a leading industrial manufacturing and engineering organization to appoint a Project Control Specialist to join their team. This is a key project controls position responsible for supporting the successful execution of large-scale capital, manufacturing, and operational projects through cost control, forecasting, schedule tracking, and cross-functional coordination. The role will work closely with project leadership to improve project visibility, drive performance, and support informed decision-making.

This role is fully onsite in Vancouver, WA and our client does offer a generous relocation package.

• Support project execution by monitoring cost, schedule, and operational performance across multiple work streams.
• Maintain project forecasts, budgets, and Estimates at Completion (EACs) while identifying risks and potential variances
• Track project expenditures, supplier costs, and external service commitments against approved budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and project teams to ensure accurate project reporting.
• Support change management activities, including scope adjustments, cost impacts, and forecasting updates.
• Prepare project status reports, performance updates, and executive-level presentations for leadership teams.

• 3+ years of experience in project controls, project management support, cost management, program controls, or related functions.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction, energy, or capital project environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.

• Project Controls: Proven ability to monitor project cost, schedule, and performance metrics throughout the project life cycles
• Cost Management: Experience developing forecasts, managing budgets, and supporting Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes.
• Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through project data.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ability to work effectively with operational, engineering, supply chain, and finance stakeholders.
• Reporting & Communication: Skilled in preparing project updates, performance reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Problem Solving: Ability to proactively identify project challenges and support corrective actions to maintain project objectives.