Project Controls Specialist

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Bellevue, WA. In this contract role, you will provide essential project oversight, ensuring adherence to best practices in project scheduling and execution. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of project planning experience, particularly in the engineering or construction sectors. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to significant engineering projects, emphasizing strategic analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Qualifications

• 7 years of direct experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Expertise in scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance in developing project schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and report on trends.
• Work closely with teams to ensure integrated schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Project Controls Specialist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Project Controls Specialist opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Planning Oversight & Guidance:

• Provide expert guidance to project teams in developing comprehensive project schedules using critical path method (CPM) and scheduling tools.
• Review and validate project schedules to ensure alignment with best practices and project execution strategies.
• Ensure schedules incorporate all phases with logical sequencing.
• Support project teams in identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and establishing milestones.
• Assist in resolving scheduling / planning conflicts and providing recommendations for optimization.
  
  
  

Monitoring & Strategic Analysis:

• Oversee schedule development quality, ensuring accuracy and compliance with P6 schedule quality metrics.
• Analyze quantity and cost information to predict trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Identify schedule constraints and provide oversight on mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report critical paths and overall schedule performance, advising on potential risks and improvement areas.
• Conduct "what-if" scenario planning to assess potential impacts and recommend corrective actions.
  
  
  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with project teams to ensure coordinated and well-integrated project schedules.
• Provide expert insights and recommendations to project managers, clients, and stakeholders on schedule performance and forecasting.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings, ensuring project teams address progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies effectively.
• Support project management in conducting integrated reviews of planned work and ensuring alignment across disciplines.
• Guide teams in developing cross-system and cross-project logic ties in the schedule.
  
  
  

Process Improvement & Reporting:

• Provide mentorship to project planning to enhance schedule accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews to refine best practices and improve future planning efforts.
• Oversee reporting accuracy and provide guidance on best reporting practices to ensure reliable schedule data.
• Support teams in reviewing resource loading, leveling, and bulk commodity planning.
• Advise on the effective use of computerized maintenance management systems (Power BI, etc) for tracking work plans, asset history, and job performance metrics.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in project planning and scheduling within an EPC environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling methodologies (CPM, critical path analysis).
• Expertise in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Strong analytical skills for schedule assessment and strategic guidance.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of engineering and nuclear operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning reviews and provide oversight on complex engineering and construction projects.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience providing oversight in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
• Background in engineering or construction management with a focus on planning and scheduling guidance.
• Knowledge of overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support project teams in schedule development and execution.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $72 - $90/hr.
• Location: 100% Remote Acceptable/Bellevue, WA
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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