Project Control Specialist

Beck & Pollitzer USA; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beck & Pollitzer USA is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support planning, cost control, scheduling, and reporting to ensure projects run on time and within budget. You will track performance, identify risks, and provide data for informed management decisions.

Responsibilities include developing EVA, preparing dashboards, and collaborating with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to align cost and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project controls, cost control, scheduling, or related role (industrial construction experience preferred).
• Proficiency in scheduling and project controls software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and/or cost management tools).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of project management processes, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using project management software.
• Monitor project progress and performance against baselines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and analyze cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and change orders.
• Track and report on project expenditures, ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate records of project documentation, logs, and reports for compliance and audits.
• Provide regular reports and dashboards on cost, schedule, and performance metrics to project managers and leadership.
• Assist in developing earned value analysis (EVA) and other KPIs.
• Support risk management by identifying potential project delays, cost overruns, and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to align cost and schedule objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and contract requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Cost management tools

Job description

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting project planning, cost control, scheduling, and reporting to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. This role plays a key part in tracking project performance, identifying risks, and providing accurate data to support informed decision-making for management and project teams.

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using project management software.
• Monitor project progress and performance against established baselines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and analyze cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and change orders.
• Track and report on project expenditures, ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate records of project documentation, logs, and reports for compliance and audits.
• Provide regular reports and dashboards on cost, schedule, and performance metrics to project managers and leadership.
• Assist in developing earned value analysis (EVA) and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support risk management by identifying potential project delays, cost overruns, and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to align cost and schedule objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and contract requirements.

Experience, Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project controls, cost control, scheduling, or related role (industrial construction experience preferred).
• Proficiency in scheduling and project controls software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and/or cost management tools).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of project management processes, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

This job description is not a contract for employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete a job application, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].