Project Control Specialist

Brooksource; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to manage complex project schedules and financial performance. The role requires advanced knowledge in project controls, including scheduling and cost management, using Primavera P6. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in project controls. You will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, monitoring project progress, and reporting on project performance. This position is critical for supporting successful project execution in the defined scope and budget.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of project controls principles including forecasting.
• Significant experience in scheduling and cost controls.
• Ability to interpret complex project data and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for project changes.
• Monitor and update the project schedule based on work progress.

Skills

Project controls principles

Primavera P6 scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Significant experience in project controls

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

1 year contract (with potential for extension or conversion)

$45-55/hr

Position Summary

The Project Controls Specialist performs professional-level work requiring advanced knowledge in project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, and project management. This role is intellectual in character and requires the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment. The specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules, cost forecasts, and financial performance to support successful project execution within approved scope, schedule, and funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, applying industry best practices and work breakdown structure (WBS) models.
• Update project forecasts and projected cash flows based on planned and scheduled work activities.
• Monitor and update the project schedule to reflect work completed and work planned for execution in upcoming months.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for project changes and evaluate their impacts on total cost at completion, resource requirements, and project timelines.
• Process and review contract invoice payments to vendors, ensuring invoices accurately reflect authorized scope of work and proper accounting treatment.
• Update annual budget cash flows to ensure long-range planning, including Nuclear Long Range Plan requirements, accurately reflects current and future project expenditures.
• Partner with assigned Project Managers to review monthly project performance, including cost, schedule, and resource utilization.
• Analyze variances, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to ensure projects are completed within approved funding and schedule constraints.
• Prepare and present project controls reports, forecasts, and analyses for management and stakeholder review.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and earned value concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling, including development and maintenance of complex schedules and WBS structures.
• Strong understanding of project management and estimating methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and financial information.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with project managers, finance, and external vendors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Significant experience in project controls, scheduling, cost controls, or a related discipline, preferably on large or complex capital projects.
• Experience supporting regulated or long-range capital planning environments (e.g., nuclear, utilities, or infrastructure) is preferred.

Eight Eleven Group (Brooksource) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.