Project Control Specialist

Schwob Energy Services; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwob Energy Services in Dallas, TX seeks a Project Controls Specialist to support project teams with cost and productivity tracking, forecasting, and schedule maintenance. You will ensure data accuracy across Procore, Spectrum, and SharePoint, delivering reliable reports to guide decisions.

This role collaborates with multiple Project Managers, handles change management, and prepares client change order documentation and cost impact summaries. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 3–5 years of cost tracking, project controls or scheduling experience.
• Experience with Procore and SharePoint required.
• Experience with Spectrum or similar ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cost tracking and forecasting, maintain budgets and WBS structures.
• Track actuals vs. budget and support updated forecasts.
• Prepare variance explanations and cost-to-complete projections.
• Log and manage change orders with supporting docs.
• Update schedules in MS Project, Procore, or Primavera P6.
• Generate weekly and monthly project reports for leadership.
• Ensure file management and version control in SharePoint and Procore.
• Coordinate with PMs and other departments to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Procore

Spectrum

SharePoint

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX (Supports multiple projects; travel as needed)

Position Summary

The Project Controls Specialist supports Schwob's project teams through consistent cost and productivity tracking, forecasting, schedule maintenance, and change management. The Specialist ensures that all project data in Procore, Spectrum, and SharePoint is accurate, current, and aligned with Schwob's standards. This role works directly with multiple Project Managers, providing reliable reporting that supports timely and informed decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Tracking & Forecasting


• Establish and maintain project budgets and WBS structures within Procore and Spectrum.


• Track actual costs against budget and support required forecast updated


• Prepare variance explanations and assist in cost to complete projections.


• Change Management


• Log and maintain all potential and approved change orders with supporting documentation in appropriate applications.


• Coordinate with Project Controls Manager to ensure all changes are captured and reported.


• Support PMs in preparing client change order documentation and cost impact summaries.


• Scheduling


• Update project schedules in MS Project, Procore, and/or Primavera P6 as directed by Project Manager.


• Track milestone progress and flag variances for review.


• Reporting and Documentation


• Generate weekly and monthly project reports for PM and Operations review.


• Ensure proper file management, naming conventions, and version control in SharePoint and Procore in conjunction with company document control standards.


• Support PM(s) with accurate, formatted data for client and internal reporting.


• Coordination


• Manage assigned workload across multiple active projects.


• Coordinate with PMs, and other departments to ensure data consistency.


• Escalate issues or discrepancies to the Project Controls Manager in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications preferred

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management or 3-5 years of relevant field experience in cost tracking, project controls, or scheduling.


• Experience with Procore and SharePoint


• Experience with Spectrum or similar ERP systems


• Strong proficiency with MS Excel and other office products


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Competency

• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and correct data inconsistencies.


• Effective communication and coordination across project teams.


• Time management and prioritization across multiple assignments.


• Commitment to process discipline and data accuracy