Project Controls Specialist

Pike Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Allentown, PA. This role involves supporting engineering and construction teams in managing energy technologies, ensuring project schedules are met, and providing financial support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and ideally 0-3 years of utility industry experience. Familiarity with Primavera P6 and strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role may require travel to project sites within North America.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0-3 years’ experience in the utility industry.
• Proven project scheduling and management skills necessary.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and report to management.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and progress project schedules.
• Prepare monthly reports comparing baseline and progress schedules.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment for capital reporting.
• Prepare corrective action plans based on critical path analysis.
• Provide scheduling support for all projects.

Skills

Project scheduling

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Oracle Unifier

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Controls Specialist works directly with the Engineers, Project Managers and Construction Managers supporting the engineering and construction of all energy technologies, including Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Transmission Lines, Substations, Pipelines, Combined Cycles, etc. The Project Scheduler supports one or more projects by providing comprehensive financial support and implementation of project management controls. Employees in this role administer budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis, business process improvement and month‑end project settlement activities. Employees in this role oversee all project scheduling activities on assigned construction projects to ensure the contract schedule requirements are met. The Project Scheduler is a key player as a member of the project scheduler/planner group in support of all innovative technologies and is exposed to various working teams to drive project success through the entire life cycle.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and progress of project schedules using Primavera P6 Software.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly reports for construction projects comparing baseline approved schedule to progress schedule including critical path method, resource loading, cost loading, manpower, submittals, projections of impacts and recovery plans.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment and capital postings for capital reporting, variance explanations, and progress reporting against budgets.
• Prepare, issue, and present reports, corrective action plans and mitigation strategies based on critical path analysis.
• Prepare executive‑level reports and ensure write‑ups are accurate, complete, clear, and concise.
• Provide scheduling support for all projects.
• Work collaboratively with resources to determine project priorities and work plans to meet corporate objectives.
• Determine necessary procedure and process requirements and coordinate development and implementation for the scheduling group.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Travel to project sites within North America as may be periodically required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 0–3 years’ experience in the utility industry.
• Proven project scheduling, management and technical skills necessary to develop effective and accurate schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and report to management for an impressive portfolio of projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Primavera P6.
• Microsoft Project software.
• Oracle Unifier.
• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

• Self‑Motivated
• Team‑Oriented
• Customer‑Oriented
• Collaborative Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Personal Commitment and Accountability
• Relationship Management
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.

United Grid Solutions is a Non‑Union Company.