Onsite Project Controls Lead — Scheduling & Forecasting

The Fountain Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Control Specialist to lead project controls on strategic construction projects. Responsibilities include scheduling, cost forecasting, accruals, and contract oversight, with heavy interfacing to project and corporate teams.

The role is 100% onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA on a 1-year contract with possible extension or conversion. Per diem is provided and aligns with experienced professionals in this field.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project controls, scheduling, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute project controls on strategic construction projects.
• Manage scheduling and cost functions from development through close-out.
• Measure progress, analyse schedules, forecast costs, manage accruals and cash flow.
• Interface with project and corporate teams on execution and contracts.
• Act as lead SME on project controls and contractual compliance.
• Provide training on contractual scheduling to users.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project estimates and forecasts; reflect risks and changes.
• Perform monthly accruals and journal entries.
• Conduct detailed schedule reviews to ensure correct dates.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Forecasting

Cost forecasting

Contract oversight

Job description

The Fountain Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Control Specialist to lead project controls on strategic construction projects. Responsibilities include scheduling, cost forecasting, accruals, and contract oversight, with heavy interfacing to project and corporate teams.

The role is 100% onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA on a 1-year contract with possible extension or conversion. Per diem is provided and aligns with experienced professionals in this field.