Assistant Project Controls Specialist

Global-Technical-Talent-1; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

GTT is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist in Akron, OH for a 12-month contract-to-hire arrangement. The role involves supporting project controls tasks, schedule development, cost reporting, and earned value management across multiple projects.

Onsite work with driving requirements is expected. Responsibilities include setting up projects in the scheduling software, generating reports, maintaining logs, reviewing purchase orders, and assisting with cash flow and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required; applicable experience may be substituted for the degree)
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts on small projects
• Responsible for following project execution plans
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders
• Assist with the development of a cash flow
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules
• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule
• Assist with resource loading of a schedule
• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports
• Assist with retrieving, reviewing, and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation
• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress
• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system
• Assist with verifying progress measurements
• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves
• Assist with material takeoffs
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

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

OSHA 10-hour safety certification

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Assistant Project Controls Specialist

Location: Akron, OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $37.00–$40.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving required (MVR check applies)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development, and schedule control.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts on small projects
• Responsible for following project execution plans
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders
• Assist with the development of a cash flow
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules
• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule
• Assist with resource loading of a schedule
• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports
• Assist with retrieving, reviewing, and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation
• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress
• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system
• Assist with verifying progress measurements
• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves
• Assist with material takeoffs
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required; applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement)
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain required)

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors — with more than 125 years of experience delivering critical projects across the country and world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices globally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared performance. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16583 Industry: Engineering

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