Project Controls Specialist-2604300EJ02

Ardmore Roderick; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,040 - 157,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401K

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ardmore Roderick is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Chicago, IL to develop and maintain project schedules for infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5-10 years of experience in project controls, and be familiar with tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. This position requires on-site presence in Florida and offers a salary range of $118,040 - $157,040, along with medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project controls, scheduling and cost estimating for construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience on maritime or port projects.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules including WBS development and critical path analysis.
• Provide scheduling and cost estimating support for capital programs.
• Prepare cost estimates and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost estimating

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

About Us

Ardmore Roderick is a full‑service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

Our Vision

Reimaging infrastructure to improve lives and communities

Our Mission

Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.

Our Values

• Caring
• Excellence
• Impact
• Innovation
• Inclusion
• Safety

Job Overview

We are seeking a new Project Controls Specialist to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Project Controls Specialist, you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located onsite at our client location in Florida and requires a daily presence on the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and critical path analysis
• Provide integrated scheduling and cost estimating support for our client’s capital program
• Provides support for scheduling and cost estimating, ensuring effective project planning and control through rigorous schedule maintenance and budget forecasting
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost estimates, including quantity take-offs
• Perform schedule updates, variance analysis and delay impact assessments to identify potential risks
• Prepare project controls reports, dashboards and performance metrics for PMO leadership
• Coordinate with project teams to align estimates and schedules with the operational constraints of an active business operation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in project controls, scheduling and cost estimating for construction or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience on maritime or port projects
• Proficiency in scheduling tools (ie, Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore) and cost management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
• Have great organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in risk analysis and evaluating the impacts of potential changes on cost and schedule
• Familiarity with public‑sector capital program reporting

Benefits

• We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E‑Verify.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Salary Range: $118,040-157,040. Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.