Project Control Specialist

ATS Automation, Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Automation, Inc. in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Project Control Specialist to manage project costs from planning through completion on site. The role emphasizes budget preparation, cost tracking, and financial performance monitoring.

You will analyze data, review invoices and change orders, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and accounting to ensure strong financial controls and timely progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project financial oversight skills, including Project Control and Cost Management.
• Strong Cost Control capabilities, with experience managing and tracking project expenditures.
• Proficiency in Budgeting, including development, monitoring, and reporting of project budgets.
• Well-developed Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends or variances.
• Experience with project management or ERP software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on-site in Columbus, Ohio, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Relevant education such as an associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in project controls or construction/engineering environments.
• Knowledge of building automation, construction, or mechanical/electrical systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Track project costs, prepare and update budgets, and monitor financial performance against forecasts.
• Analyze project data daily and review invoices and change orders.
• Assist with schedule and resource planning and maintain accurate cost and status reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and accounting to ensure financial controls and risk identification.
• Prepare regular progress summaries and support compliance with company standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project control processes.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

On-site collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business/engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Project management software

Job description

Company Description ATS Automation, Inc., founded in 1986, specializes in custom-engineered Building Automation Systems that optimize mechanical and electrical systems in commercial facilities. The company helps building owners reduce energy consumption and improve the effectiveness of facilities management teams through integrated control solutions. ATS operates offices across multiple states, including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Georgia, Utah, Nebraska, Kentucky, and Florida, providing localized support and services. As an authorized representative for leading control manufacturers such as Alerton, Delta, Phoenix, Aircuity, Tridium, and Skyspark, ATS offers robust systems, dedicated service, and energy optimization departments. Team members join a company focused on efficiency, innovation, and long‑term customer partnerships in building automation.

Role Description The Project Control Specialist is a full‑time, on‑site role located in Columbus, Ohio, supporting building automation projects from planning through completion. This position is responsible for tracking project costs, preparing and updating budgets, and monitoring financial performance against forecasts. Daily tasks include analyzing project data, reviewing invoices and change orders, assisting with schedule and resource planning, and maintaining accurate cost and status reports for internal teams and clients. The Specialist collaborates closely with project managers, engineers, and accounting to ensure financial controls are in place and risks are identified early. The role also involves preparing regular progress summaries, supporting compliance with company standards, and contributing to continuous improvement of project control processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project financial oversight skills, including Project Control and Cost Management.
• Strong Cost Control capabilities, with experience managing and tracking project expenditures.
• Proficiency in Budgeting, including development, monitoring, and reporting of project budgets.
• Well-developed Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends or variances.
• Experience with project management or ERP software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on‑site in Columbus, Ohio, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Relevant education such as an associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in project controls or construction/engineering environments.
• Knowledge of building automation, construction, or mechanical/electrical systems is beneficial.