Industrial Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler/EVM)

JGM; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Training & Continuing Education

Job summary

JGM is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist in the United States to oversee project controls on industrial construction projects. You will lead the Primavera Oracle Cloud Scheduling, manage cost controls, and ensure effective project execution.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Earned Value Management and strong analytical skills. This role offers high impact and career growth opportunities within a fast-growing contractor.

The position requires up to 50% travel and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera Oracle Cloud.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost controls, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and administration of Primavera Oracle Cloud Scheduling.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze baseline and updated schedules.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), cost tracking, and performance measurement.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project controls

Primavera Oracle Cloud

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost controls

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

EcoSys

Microsoft Project

Job description

Downingtown, PA or Birmingham, AL based (Fully on Site)

Up to 50% Travel to National Project Sites

Plan the Work. Analyze Performance. Drive Execution.

JGM is hiring an experienced Project Controls Specialist with deep Primavera Oracle Cloud expertise and strong project controls experience (cost, EVM, and reporting) to support complex industrial construction and infrastructure projects across the United States.

This role goes beyond traditional scheduling — focusing on integrated project controls, data-driven reporting, forecasting, and field-aligned execution support.

At JGM, we self-perform complex industrial construction projects across the country with a reputation for safety, speed, and execution. This is an opportunity to help build and scale a formal Project Controls function within a fast-growing industrial contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and administration of Primavera Oracle Cloud Scheduling across the organization
• Develop, maintain, and analyze baseline and updated schedules in Primavera Oracle Cloud
• Perform schedule development, progressing, and variance analysis across multiple projects
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), cost tracking, and performance measurement
• Analyze productivity trends, quantities, and labor data to improve forecasting accuracy
• Perform schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation and recovery strategies
• Conduct site visits and walk-downs to validate progress and percent complete
• Integrate procurement, permitting, outage planning, and subcontractor schedules into master schedules
• Generate look-ahead schedules and support near-term work planning
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and executive reporting tools
• Collaborate with field teams, utilities, and stakeholders to optimize sequencing and execution
• Support preconstruction scheduling, bid schedules, and contract time determinations (CTDs)
• Maintain portfolio-level roll-up schedules and reporting across multiple projects
• Develop and maintain manpower forecasting for craft, supervision, management, safety, and quality personnel
• Develop and maintain integrated fabrication shop schedules to monitor manpower capacity and workload forecasting
• Work closely with Finance supporting monthly cost-to-complete projections based on EVM, cost tracking, and performance measurement
• Mentor and train Project Managers and Superintendents on Earned Value Management and the integration of cost, schedule, and scope

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction planning
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera Oracle Cloud
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost controls, and forecasting
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and construction sequencing
• Experience supporting large-scale EPC, infrastructure, or industrial projects
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel required; Power BI preferred)
• Willingness to travel nationally up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power, utilities, data centers, transportation, or telecom infrastructure
• Experience with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, or similar project controls tools
• Familiarity with GIS data, permitting workflows, and outage coordination
• Experience working in both field and corporate project controls environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Why JGM

• High-impact role supporting complex, large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to help build and scale a formal Project Controls function
• Exposure to field operations, executive leadership, and national projects
• Long-term career growth with a fast-growing industrial contractor

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Training & Continuing Education