Project Controls Specialist

STV Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STV Incorporated seeks a Project Controls Specialist II in Boston, MA to support cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking on transportation and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with PMs, schedulers, cost engineers, and client teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of project controls experience, strong Excel/Office skills, and a foundation in cost management, scheduling, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of project controls, scheduling, cost engineering, project management support, or related experience.
• Experience supporting transportation, transit, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or capital projects preferred.
• Understanding of project controls principles, including: Cost management, Scheduling, Forecasting, Change management, Performance reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Track project costs, commitments, and expenditures against budgets.
• Perform cost variance analysis and identify budget risks.
• Support earned value and project performance reporting.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM/Business/Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

Trimble Unity Construct

Procore

Kahua

Job description

STV is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to join our growing Project Controls Department in our Boston, MA office. This position is ideal for an emerging project controls professional with 2–5 years of experience supporting cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and project performance tracking on transportation, infrastructure, buildings, and capital improvement projects. The Project Controls Specialist II will work collaboratively with project managers, schedulers, cost engineers, and client teams to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with project objectives. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of project controls principles, including cost management, scheduling, change management, and performance reporting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Cost Management & Forecasting

Assist in the development and maintenance of project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts. Track project costs, commitments, and expenditures against approved budgets. Perform cost variance analysis and identify potential budget risks. Support earned value and project performance reporting. Review invoices, pay applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance. Assist with forecasting projects through completion and identifying potential cost impacts.

Scheduling & Progress Tracking

Support the development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools. Update schedules based on field progress, project team input, and client requirements. Monitor milestones, critical path activities, and project performance indicators. Assist with schedule analysis, schedule health assessments, and progress reporting. Support schedule recovery planning and delay impact evaluations.

Change Management & Risk

Assist with change order tracking and documentation. Support evaluation of schedule and cost impacts associated with project changes. Maintain project controls logs and risk registers. Help identify emerging project risks and support mitigation planning.

Reporting & Analytics

Prepare recurring project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics. Compile and analyze project data for client and management reporting. Develop visual reporting tools using Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms. Ensure project controls documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained according to company standards.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with project managers, engineers, construction managers, and client representatives. Participate in project meetings and communicate updates regarding schedule, cost, and project performance. Support implementation of project controls best practices across assigned projects. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Controls Department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of project controls, scheduling, cost engineering, project management support, or related experience.
• Experience supporting transportation, transit, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or capital projects preferred.
• Understanding of project controls principles, including: Cost management, Scheduling, Forecasting, Change management, Performance reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Trimble Unity Construct, Procore, Kahua or similar Project Management systems.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Exposure to construction management, engineering consulting, or owner-side project environments.
• AACE, PMI, or scheduling-related certifications are a plus.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $82,862.07 - $94,699.51

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.