Project Controls Specialist

Aldridge Electric; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC. You will manage Project Controls for major projects, partnering with our Project Management teams to deliver on project needs and ensure financial accuracy.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years in accounting or finance, with construction experience preferred. You will use MS Office and Google Workspace to support GMP cost control and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in accounting, finance, or related industry.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Align GMP with baseline schedule to confirm labor and equipment forecasts.
• Coordinate estimating, project management, field operations, and engineering for financial accuracy.
• Validate revisions and maintain a GMP Risk Register.
• Develop bid packages aligned with GMP breakdown.
• Analyze subcontractor invoices for GMP compliance.
• Track buyout savings, procurement variances, and committed costs.
• Prepare GMP updates, reconciliation reports, and status briefings.
• Reconcile final project costs against GMP and document lessons learned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Aldridge is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our dynamic and energetic team in either Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC. In this position, you will provide management of specific Project Controls for major projects in partnership with our Project Management teams. You will work as a business partner between operations and internal departments to deliver on the project needs.

What You’ll Do

• Align the GMP with preliminary & baseline schedule to confirm labor and equipment forecasts.
• Facilitate coordination between estimating, project management, field operations, and engineering to ensure financial accuracy.
• Validate revisions to ensure changes are incorporated into the GMP.
• Maintain a formal GMP Risk Register.
• Develop bid packages aligned with the GMP breakdown.
• Analyze subcontractor invoices for GMP compliance.
• Track buyout savings, procurement variances, and committed costs against the GMP.
• Maintain transparency and documentation for all GMP allowances, contingencies, and cost transfers.
• Monitor potential change orders to ensure alignment within the GMP.
• Ensure cost reporting ties back directly to GMP structure.
• Respond to inquiries regarding GMP, assumptions, and cost structure.
• Maintain all GMP logs including revisions, risk, allowances, and contingency usage.
• Prepare and present GMP updates, reconciliation reports, and status briefings.
• Validate field production rates against the GMP and update cost forecasts as conditions change.
• Participate in schedule updates, re-phasing discussions, and risk reviews.
• Partner closely with project management and field leadership teams to manage work that impacts GMP cost categories.
• Reconcile final project costs against the GMP, including unused allowances and contingencies.
• Prepare final GMP cost summary for client turnover.
• Document lessons learned for future GMP improvement.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related industry.
• Construction experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and have the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team

Who We Are

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution. Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family. Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What We Offer

The annual base pay for this role is between $75,000 - $125,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus.

Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.