Project Control Manager

Allied Resources Technical Consultants; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Allied Resources Technical Consultants seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to lead scheduling and financial performance for major utility, energy, and industrial projects. The role emphasizes Primavera P6 scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of project controls experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid background in large-scale construction programs.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost controls, or related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, oil & gas, industrial, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong background in cost management, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and project controls.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 to support planning and execution.
• Establish baselines, milestones, critical path, and reporting requirements with project teams.
• Perform schedule analysis, identify risks/delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support governance and stage-gate approvals with forecasting analyses.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis and report deviations from baselines.
• Generate schedule performance reports, dashboards, and analytics communicating status and risks.
• Monitor costs, forecasts, budgets, and resource utilization throughout the lifecycle.
• Update financial forecasts for engineering, procurement, construction, and contracted services.
• Review and process invoices, change orders, and expenditures aligning with budgets.
• Support contract administration and ensure costs align with PO/contractual requirements.
• Prepare funding requests, budget adjustments, and forecast updates for management.
• Manage monthly accruals and maintain accurate cost reporting for completed work.
• Assist teams in resolving scheduling, forecasting, and cost-related challenges.
• Support continuous improvement of project controls processes and standards.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

Project controls

Forecasting

Cost management

Budget tracking

Excel analytics

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Project Controls Specialist | Allied Resources Technical Consultants

About the Position:

Allied Resources is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support large-scale utility, energy, industrial, and heavy construction projects. This role requires advanced expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling, project controls, forecasting, and cost management. The ideal candidate will have experience managing both project schedules and financial performance while partnering closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, disability coverage, parental leave, volunteer days, and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 to support project planning and execution.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, critical path activities, and reporting requirements in collaboration with project teams.
• Perform schedule analysis, identify potential risks and delays, and recommend corrective actions to improve project performance.
• Support project managers through governance and stage-gate approval processes by providing scheduling and forecasting analysis.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis and report deviations from approved baselines.
• Generate schedule performance reports, dashboards, and analytics that communicate project status, trends, and risks.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, budgets, and resource utilization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Update financial forecasts for engineering, procurement, construction, and contracted services.
• Review and process invoices, change orders, and project expenditures while ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
• Support contract administration activities and verify that project costs align with purchase order and contractual requirements.
• Prepare funding requests, budget adjustments, and forecast updates for management review and approval.
• Manage monthly accrual processes and maintain accurate cost reporting for work completed but not yet invoiced.
• Assist project teams in identifying and resolving scheduling, forecasting, and cost-related challenges.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of project controls processes, reporting standards, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost controls, project planning, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, oil & gas, industrial, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong background in cost management, forecasting, budget tracking, financial reporting, and project controls.
• Knowledge of project management principles, scheduling methodologies, earned value concepts, and project lifecycle management.
• Experience performing schedule variance analysis, critical path analysis, and risk identification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel reporting and data analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple project teams.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

EEO Policy:

Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.