Project Controls Specialist

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talascend, LLC is looking for a skilled Project Controls Specialist to oversee and guide project teams in effective planning, scheduling, and execution of projects. This remote position requires significant experience in project management and scheduling methodologies, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within budget. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, schedule oversight using critical path methods, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize project performance.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in project planning and scheduling within an EPC environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning reviews and provide oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to project teams in developing comprehensive project schedules.
• Monitor and report critical paths and overall schedule performance.
• Support project management in conducting integrated reviews of planned work.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Principles

Scheduling Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Project Controls Specialist Remote position.

Job Summary:
The Project Controls Specialist provides oversight and guidance to project teams, ensuring accurate and effective planning, scheduling, and execution of project planning. This role supports teams in developing robust schedules, monitoring progress, identifying critical paths, and providing strategic recommendations to achieve project milestones and deliverables on time and within budget.Responsibilities:
Planning Oversight & Guidance:

• Provide expert guidance to project teams in developing comprehensive project schedules using critical path method (CPM) and scheduling tools.
• Review and validate project schedules to ensure alignment with best practices and project execution strategies.
• Ensure schedules incorporate all phases with logical sequencing.
• Support project teams in identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and establishing milestones.
• Assist in resolving scheduling / planning conflicts and providing recommendations for optimization.

Monitoring & Strategic Analysis:

• Oversee schedule development quality, ensuring accuracy and compliance with P6 schedule quality metrics.
• Analyze quantity and cost information to predict trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Identify schedule constraints and provide oversight on mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report critical paths and overall schedule performance, advising on potential risks and improvement areas.
• Conduct "what-if" scenario planning to assess potential impacts and recommend corrective actions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with project teams to ensure coordinated and well-integrated project schedules.
• Provide expert insights and recommendations to project managers, clients, and stakeholders on schedule performance and forecasting.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings, ensuring project teams address progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies effectively.
• Support project management in conducting integrated reviews of planned work and ensuring alignment across disciplines.
• Guide teams in developing cross-system and cross-project logic ties in the schedule.

Process Improvement & Reporting:

• Provide mentorship to project planning to enhance schedule accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews to refine best practices and improve future planning efforts.
• Oversee reporting accuracy and provide guidance on best reporting practices to ensure reliable schedule data.
• Support teams in reviewing resource loading, leveling, and bulk commodity planning.
• Advise on the effective use of computerized maintenance management systems (Power BI, etc) for tracking work plans, asset history, and job performance metrics.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in project planning and scheduling within an EPC environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling methodologies (CPM, critical path analysis).
• Expertise in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Strong analytical skills for schedule assessment and strategic guidance.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of engineering and nuclear operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning reviews and provide oversight on complex engineering and construction projects.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience providing oversight in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
• Background in engineering or construction management with a focus on planning and scheduling guidance.
• Knowledge of overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support project teams in schedule development and execution.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will bediscussed and workplaceaccommodations maybe made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
• Travel required: 0-5%

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited toexperience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k),EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on dateof hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.