Project Control Specialist

Insight Global; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric power transmission seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to manage complex project estimating, scheduling, and cost control. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced expertise and work independently on project controls functions, contributing to project success through effective collaboration and problem-solving.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience, or 9 years in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in project management and controls software.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced project controls functions including estimating, scheduling, cost control, and change management.
• Report project performance and forecasts to program or portfolio leadership.
• Identify project issues and develop actionable solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project controls principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office Suite

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/yr - $60.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Insight Global

The Senior Project Controls Specialist is responsible for executing complex aspects of project estimating, scheduling, change documentation, and cost control. This role supports reporting at the program or portfolio level with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced project controls expertise, works independently on most tasks, and seeks guidance only for unusual or complex issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced project controls functions including estimating, scheduling, cost control, and change management.
• Report project performance and forecasts to program or portfolio leadership.
• Identify project issues, develop actionable solutions, and implement resolutions.
• Apply project controls principles and procedures with full competency.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers/vendors to ensure project alignment and success.
• Utilize project management software and tools to support project execution and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in project controls principles and practices.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in project management and controls software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, finance, project management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, or AACE-EVP.
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Primavera, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Powerplant, Emax, and PeopleSoft.
• Familiarity with risk management tools and Monte Carlo analysis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Engineering, and Finance

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Electric Power Generation

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