Project Controls Specialist

Aldridge Electric; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to develop a detailed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction projects. You will align the GMP with project schedules and facilitate coordination among teams to ensure financial accuracy.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years experience in accounting or finance. The position offers a salary ranging from $75,000 to $125,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related industry.
• Construction experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Align the GMP with preliminary & baseline schedule.
• Facilitate coordination between estimating and project management.
• Validate revisions to ensure changes are incorporated.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Aldridge is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Controls Specialist to join our talented and energetic team. The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract structure establishes a cost ceiling for all construction activities while maintaining full transparency and accountability between the Owner and Contractor. In this role, you will be responsible for developing a detailed GMP that includes all labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, general conditions, contingencies, and allowances required to complete the project.

What You’ll Do

• Align the GMP with preliminary & baseline schedule to confirm labor and equipment forecasts.
• Facilitate coordination between estimating, project management, field operations, and engineering to ensure financial accuracy.
• Validate revisions to ensure changes are incorporated into the GMP.
• Maintain a formal GMP Risk Register.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related industry.
• Construction experience preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• A clear and concise communicator able to work seamlessly with clients, operations, and executive teams.

What We Offer

The annual base pay for this role is between $75,000-$125,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.