Project Controls Specialist

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 151,867,000 - 214,906,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Columbus, OH, for a 12-month contract. The role leads project controls with the PM team to keep deliverables on budget and schedule. Start date is June 18, 2026, with travel every other month to First Energy in Akron.

Responsibilities include WBS creation, scheduling and cost reporting, and interfacing with accounting. Position requires strong communication and MS Office proficiency; Primavera P6 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain).
• Experience in project controls, cost control and scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Develop and maintain scheduling and cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and analyze schedule progress.
• Monitor resource loading and perform schedule what-if analyses.
• Support IPPM meetings and interact with project team and accounting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management

OSHA 10-hour certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

• Travel Requirements: Travel every other month to First Energy in Akron
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Project Controls Specialist

Location: Columbus, OH

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: June 18, 2026
• Pay Rate: $53.00–$75.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Travel every other month to First Energy in Akron
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects
• Follow project execution plans
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits
• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders
• Develop and present a cash flow report
• Develop various levels of schedules
• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM)
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format
• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy
• Consult with the project team on schedule progress
• Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system
• Input and validate progress measurement
• Develop and maintain progress curves
• Perform material takeoffs
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes
• Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain)

Required Experience

• 3 years of direct project controls experience (required); 2–7 years considered reasonable
• Experience in both cost control and scheduling is highly valued; scheduling experience is currently the primary priority

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.