Project Controls Professional I (8222)

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 69,816 - 97,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

401k with employer match

Calm App access

Access Perks

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Project Controls Professional I in Richland, WA. This full-time position involves assisting in project scope development, preparing detailed schedules, and managing cost estimates. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Pay rate ranges from $50.68 to $70.78 per hour, with benefits like medical options, retirement plans, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable).
• Familiarity with scheduling tools; Microsoft Excel proficiency required.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project scope and collaborate with assigned teams.
• Prepare detailed implementation schedules using Primavera P6.
• Analyze schedule deviations and report potential cost/schedule impacts.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

AA degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Overview

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Project Controls Professional I will assist project teams in developing scope, preparing detailed schedules in P6, and integrating cost estimates for resource-loaded projections. The role includes tracking budgets, evaluating cost performance, managing data systems, and supporting continuous improvement through consistency reviews and reporting. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $50.68 – $70.78

Base pay range

$50.68/hr - $70.78/hr

Benefits

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options: Medical, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include: Calm App, Access Perks

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project scope and collaborate with assigned teams
• Prepare Level 1–4 detailed implementation schedules using Primavera P6
• Integrate cost estimates with schedules for resource-loaded projections
• Analyze schedule deviations and report potential cost/schedule impacts
• Evaluate real-time cost data and recommend corrective actions
• Support development of accurate Estimate to Completion (ETC) forecasts
• Generate reports on financial health and scope/funding changes
• Track and record budget changes and communicate impacts to finance
• Implement approved budget and schedule changes into baseline plans
• Enter and manage project data across various databases
• Perform consistency reviews and apply lessons learned for improvement
• Attend project meetings and provide process improvement recommendations
• Execute tasks as delegated and maintain alignment with project procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 0–2 years in project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable).
• OR AA degree and 4 years project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable) in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• OR High School diploma or GED and 8 years project controls, scheduling, or cost control (internship/co-op experience acceptable) in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• No certifications required; CAPM or entry-level project management coursework is a plus
• Basic understanding of project management principles
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6 preferred but not required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management methodology and project controls
• Experience with variance analysis and project reporting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of professional project management principles
• Strong skills in administration, time management, and teamwork
• Effective written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to groups
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, mathematical, and data validation skills
• Ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and manage interrelated activities
• Strong keyboarding and organizational skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Asset Suite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday is desired
• Familiarity with utility industry operations and nuclear plant processes (BWR preferred) is desired
• Experience in process improvement and general accounting principles is desired

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, this position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting