Project Controls Specialist

Advantage Technical; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pet保险

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Alameda, CA on a contract assignment. The role focuses on developing budgets, schedules, and performance benchmarks for major capital projects, with responsibilities spanning from early design through execution.

The candidate will create baselines, track scope and costs, align progress with vendors, and support forecasting and risk reduction across large and smaller projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, or capital project planning.
• Knowledge of cost management, project scheduling, and performance tracking methodologies.
• Ability to analyze project data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates, budgets, and detailed schedules for capital projects.
• Create and maintain cost and schedule baselines throughout project planning phases.
• Track project scope, cost, and schedule performance to support informed decision-making.
• Align engineering progress with contractor and vendor deliverables.
• Support project forecasting, risk reduction, and variance tracking activities.
• Coordinate planning transitions for larger projects moving into execution.
• Assist with project controls activities on smaller projects through implementation.

Skills

Project controls

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Now Hiring: Project Controls Specialist

Location: Alameda, CA

Pay Rate: $40.00 - $60.00/hour

Position Type: Contract, 1+ Year Assignment

Build the Foundation for Major Capital Projects

Looking for a high-impact opportunity where your planning expertise drives project success? Join a growing team supporting complex capital projects from early design through execution. This role is ideal for experienced project controls, estimating, or construction planning professionals who thrive on developing accurate budgets, schedules, and performance benchmarks for large-scale projects.

Job Duties

• Develop project estimates, budgets, and detailed schedules for capital projects.
• Create and maintain cost and schedule baselines throughout project planning phases.
• Track project scope, cost, and schedule performance to support informed decision-making.
• Align engineering progress with contractor and vendor deliverables.
• Support project forecasting, risk reduction, and variance tracking activities.
• Coordinate planning transitions for larger projects moving into execution.
• Assist with project controls activities on smaller projects through implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, or capital project planning.
• Knowledge of cost management, project scheduling, and performance tracking methodologies.
• Ability to analyze project data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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