Project Controls & Scheduling Associate

Qualus; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is hiring a Project Controls Specialist I in Washington to support electric transmission and distribution capital projects. You will handle scheduling, cost control, analytics, and EV analysis while coordinating with PM, Engineering, Construction, and Controls teams to ensure accurate planning and efficient execution.

The role requires 2-5 years of related experience and strong proficiency with MS Excel, MS Project, and Primavera.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of directly related experience in cost accounting, scheduling, and/or project management on engineering services and/or construction projects.
• Proficiency and knowledge of cost/planning/control and reporting techniques, specifically project accounting practices and use of financial systems (e.g., system input and reporting, invoicing and cash flow, revenue recognition, etc.)
• Very proficient computer skills using MS Excel, Access, Project, Word and Power Point
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method scheduling theories
• Working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera (P6) scheduling software
• Proven accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Acceptance that some travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Integrated Scheduling and reporting including resourcing, critical/float path management
• Cost Analysis and reporting (including charts and diagrams)
• Forecasting
• Project performance updating from stakeholders
• Documentation of cost and schedule data including benchmarking
• Earned Value analysis
• Change Management
• Budgeting
• Risk Management and change control
• Contract Oversight
• Scope Management

Skills

Scheduling

Cost accounting

Project management

Excel

MS Project

Primavera (P6)

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera (P6)

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

Qualus is hiring a Project Controls Specialist I in Washington to support electric transmission and distribution capital projects. You will handle scheduling, cost control, analytics, and EV analysis while coordinating with PM, Engineering, Construction, and Controls teams to ensure accurate planning and efficient execution.

The role requires 2-5 years of related experience and strong proficiency with MS Excel, MS Project, and Primavera.