Project Control Specialist

KGDR Consultants Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy is looking for a skilled Project Manager to develop and maintain detailed project schedules. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business, along with at least 5 years of related experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role involves integrating various project activities into a unified schedule while monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with objectives. Travel may be required, and a valid driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to travel; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction activities into a unified master schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and analyze schedule performance.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

We provide end-to-end project management services from start to finish with ongoing support and coordination. We do it all for our clients, from design to drafting, coordination, and management, planning, and scheduling, documentation to resource control.

Our mission at KGDR Consultants is to provide our clients with industry-leading project and program management services and provide robust support at every step of the way.

Description

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent tools.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction activities into a unified master schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and analyze schedule performance against baselines.
• Work closely with project managers, cost controllers, and discipline leads to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare and update project milestones, look-ahead schedules, and resource-loaded timelines.
• Provide early warning of potential delays and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support monthly reporting cycles with schedule updates, progress curves, and earned value analysis.
• Participate in project meetings to present schedule status and forecasts.
• Maintain historical data and lessons learned for future schedule improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business from accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel. Valid driver’s license required.