Project Control Technician

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Town of Norway (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking a Project Controls Technician in Wisconsin. This role will support project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts. Responsibilities include maintaining project schedules, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to processes. Candidates should have an Associate's degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost analysis.
• Experience in industrial or construction projects preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities.
• Maintain and update project schedules using software tools.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.

Skills

Project controls software proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

SAP

Job description

Our client is seeking a Project Controls Technician to provide critical support in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting activities. The role ensures that project execution is aligned with company objectives, industry standards, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and project controls specialists with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain and update project schedules using software tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables to support accurate reporting.
• Monitor costs, commitments, and expenditures; identify variances and support corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports, including cost and schedule performance metrics.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Support project change management by tracking scope changes, impacts, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with Air Products’ project controls processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to gather project data.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and databases for cost and schedule control.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost analysis (industrial or construction projects preferred).
• Proficiency in project controls software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.