Project Controls Professional III (8220)

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 104,725 - 146,259; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Project Controls Professional III in Richland, WA. You will develop implementation schedules, integrate cost estimates, and analyze deviations affecting project performance. The ideal candidate has over 6 years in project controls with expertise in Primavera P6. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in project controls on large or complex projects.
• Experience in nuclear, renewable energy, or construction industries.
• Proficient in Earned Value Management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop detailed implementation schedules using P6.
• Integrate cost estimates with schedules to produce resource-loaded projections.
• Analyze schedule deviations affecting cost or timelines.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6

Cost Management Systems

Power BI

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Finance, or related discipline

Earned Value Management Certification via PMI

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Project Controls Professional III will collaborate with project teams to develop detailed implementation schedules using P6, integrate cost estimates for resource-loaded projections, and analyze schedule deviations impacting cost and timelines. Responsibilities include evaluating real-time performance, recommending corrective actions, managing project data systems, and supporting continuous improvement through consistency reviews and lessons learned. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $76.02 - $106.17

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to gather data for accurate scheduling and cost identification.
• Assist in developing project scope and support assigned project teams.
• Prepare Level 1–5 detailed implementation schedules using Primavera P6.
• Integrate cost estimates with schedules to produce logic-tied, resource-loaded cost flow projections.
• Analyze schedule deviations and report activities impacting cost or timeline.
• Generate reports comparing baseline and progress schedules, including critical path, resource/cost loading, and recovery plans.
• Evaluate real-time cost and schedule performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development of accurate Estimate to Completion (ETC) forecasts.
• Manage project data entry and configuration control across databases.
• Conduct consistency reviews and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Participate in project challenge/approval meetings and regular team check-ins.
• Perform delegated tasks and maintain alignment with project procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Finance, or related discipline and 6–10+ years of experience in project controls on large or complex projects.
• OR AA degree and 12 years of experience in project controls on large or complex projects in Engineering, Construction, Finance, or related discipline
• OR High School diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in project controls on large or complex projects in Engineering, Construction, Finance, or related discipline
• Earned Value Management Certification via PMI (PMP, CCP, PBA, SP, CAPM, RMP or equivalent)
• Experience in nuclear, renewable energy, or construction industries
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6, Cost Management Systems, and Power BI
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, CPM, and risk management
• Proven ability to develop baselines, forecasts, and perform variance analysis
• Skilled in Earned Value Management methodology and project controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of project reporting and cost analysis principles
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication; confident presenting to groups
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and self-motivated with strong teamwork skills
• Ability to set priorities, manage interrelated activities, and work independently
• Experience supporting large-scale projects ($25M+ budgets)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI, Asset Suite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday
• Exposure to process improvement and general accounting principles

Other information

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, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 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