Project Controls Specialist

Actalent; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to help deliver projects on time and within budget. The role focuses on scheduling, forecasting, cost tracking, and collaboration with project teams to drive successful outcomes.

You will develop schedules, manage controls systems, track budgets and milestones, and prepare dashboards for stakeholders. The position is contract-to-hire and hybrid, with exposure to utility and construction projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project controls, project scheduling, or cost control experience.
• Experience in engineering, construction, utility, or infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and project scheduling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections.
• Manage project controls systems and ensure accurate project data and reporting.
• Track project performance, budgets, schedules, and key milestones.
• Support engineering, procurement, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze schedule impacts, forecast, and identify solutions to keep projects on track.

Skills

Primavera P6 proficiency

Power BI

Budgeting & forecasting

Scheduling & cost control

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist About the Role: Join a growing engineering and construction team where you'll play a key role in delivering projects on time and within budget. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and working closely with project teams to drive successful outcomes.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a stable, employee-focused company with a strong backlog of work.
• Clear career path into Project Management and Program Management roles.
• Work on meaningful utility, infrastructure, and construction projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership support.
• Exposure to both office and field operations, providing well-rounded project experience.
• Opportunity to work directly with clients and project leaders.
• Flexible environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections.
• Manage project controls systems and ensure accurate project data and reporting.
• Track project performance, budgets, schedules, and key milestones.
• Support engineering, procurement, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze schedule impacts, perform forecasting, and help identify solutions to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting teams, and field personnel to support successful project delivery.
• Create reports, dashboards, and KPIs to communicate project performance to stakeholders.
• Participate in planning meetings, site visits, and client-facing discussions

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of project controls, project scheduling, or cost control experience.
• Experience working in engineering, construction, utility, or infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and project scheduling methodologies.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and schedule management.
• Ability to develop and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Utility, transmission, distribution, or substation project experience is highly preferred.

Work Environment This position is based in Lexington, KY with a hybrid schedule. You'll typically spend three days in the Lexington office and two days supporting clients in Louisville, with mileage reimbursement provided. The team offers flexibility, strong mentorship, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for long-term growth within the organization.

• Ideal For Someone Who Wants To Grow into a Project Manager role
• Gain exposure to large-scale utility and construction projects
• Take ownership of project schedules, budgets, and forecasting
• Work with a supportive, close-knit team
• Build a long-term career with a stable and growing organization

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $58.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lexington, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.