Project Controls Specialist

CyberCoders; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Childcare discount

Dependent Care FSA

Fertility coverage

Reimbursements

Recognition program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a Project Controls Specialist in Dallas to support medium to large construction and power generation projects. You will develop, maintain and report on schedule, cost and change-control systems, using Primavera P6 and MS Project, while coordinating with project managers and discipline leads.

The role requires 5+ years in project controls, strong analytical skills, and expertise in WBS development, baseline maintenance and EVM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in project controls or scheduling on construction/power projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6; familiarity with MS Project a plus.
• Experience creating WBS, baselines and schedule updates.
• Experience with EVM, cost forecasting and basic cost control.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update resource-loaded CPM schedules using Primavera P6.
• Create and maintain a clear WBS aligned to project scope and contract requirements.
• Perform schedule risk analysis, critical path analysis and mitigation actions.
• Produce regular progress reports, dashboards and variance analyses.
• Implement and maintain change control processes and evaluate schedule/cost impacts.
• Support cost control and forecasting including EAC, EVM and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning and discipline leads for integrated planning.
• Prepare and support claims or delay analyses with narratives and time-impact analyses.
• Maintain Primavera P6 databases, standards and scheduling best practices.
• Train and mentor project teams on scheduling standards and tools.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Scheduling emphasis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Controls

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project Controls Specialist

Position Overview The Project Controls Specialist will support project delivery by developing, maintaining and reporting on schedule, cost, and change-control systems for medium to large construction and power generation projects. The role ensures accurate WBS development, resource-loaded scheduling, forecasting and performance measurement using Primavera and other planning tools, and works closely with project managers, planners and discipline leads across upstream and downstream activities to keep projects on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update resource-loaded CPM schedules using Primavera P6 (baseline, rolling wave and look-ahead schedules).
• Create and maintain a clear Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) aligned to project scope and contract requirements.
• Perform schedule risk analysis, critical path analysis and recommend recovery or mitigation actions.
• Produce regular progress reports, dashboards and variance analyses for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain change control processes, evaluate schedule and cost impacts of change orders and coordinate approvals.
• Support cost control and forecasting processes including cost-to-complete, earned value management (EVM) metrics and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning and discipline leads across upstream and downstream scopes to ensure integrated planning and execution.
• Prepare and support claims, disputes or delay analyses by providing schedule narratives, time-impact analyses and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and optimize Primavera P6 project databases, standards, templates and scheduling best practices.
• Train and mentor project teams on scheduling standards, WBS structure, and project controls tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years experience in project controls or scheduling on construction and/or power generation projects, with exposure to upstream and downstream scopes.
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6; familiarity with MS Project and project controls software is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience creating WBS, resource-loaded schedules, and maintaining baselines and schedule updates.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting and basic cost control processes.
• Proficiency in schedule risk analysis, critical path evaluation and time-impact analysis for claims or delays.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to interpret complex project data for stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for interfacing with project managers, contractors and owners.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., PMI-SP, PSP, AACE Certifications, or Primavera certification).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• 100% Employee owned
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave, Flexible Work Arrangements
• Childcare discount program, Dependent Care FSA, Fertility Coverage, Reimbursements
• Recognition program
• Tuition Assistance
• Certification and Registration Assistance