Project Controls Specialist and Team Lead

managementsolutionsllc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is seeking a qualified Project Controls Specialist to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile office. This on-site role involves tracking project costs, maintaining schedules, and leading a small project controls team to ensure timely reporting and data integrity.

You will coordinate with the project management team, develop cost and schedule analyses, and present findings to management while ensuring compliance with federal contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of project controls experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and schedule/variance analysis.
• Cost controls, budget tracking, and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of EVMS principles and CPI/SPI concepts.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office; data presentation.
• Strong analytic, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Leadership experience coordinating project controls across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Track and report project costs; support monthly reporting.
• Lead on-site Project Controls Team; coach and prioritize workloads.
• Maintain data in PROMIS; ensure data integration with DMS.
• Prepare cost and schedule reports; analyze variances.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations for program governance.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and government requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

PROMIS/P2

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist and Team Lead
Location: On-Site Mobile, AL
Employment Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.

We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Position Overview

MSLLC is seeking a qualified Project Controls Specialist to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile.

The Project Controls Specialist will assist the government in tracking and monitoring overall project costs, supporting the project management team with monthly tracking, maintenance, and reporting of project-related data. This work helps the District maintain awareness of project spending and promotes positive performance in alignment with USACE metrics and reporting requirements.

This position will also perform project controls and analysis services for the Project Management Automated Information System (P2) and related systems, ensuring accurate data integration and reporting.

In addition to providing direct project controls support, the Project Controls Specialist will serve as the on-site Project Controls Team Lead, providing day-to-day leadership,

coordination, and oversight of a small team of project controls professionals. The Team Lead will ensure consistent execution of project-related work by the team, support team development, establish priorities and load balancing, provide coaching and feedback, conduct team member performance reviews, and serve as the primary interface between the client on site and MSLLC leadership for the team efforts performed at the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct project updates in Primavera Project Manager/P6 Web, ensuring data integration with the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and Resident Management System (RMS).
• Add new projects to the PROMIS database and maintain data in accordance with HQ, Division, and District guidance.
• Ensure project changes and updates are completed in a timely manner for Project Review Board (PRB), Command Management Review (CMR), Directorate Management Review (DMR), or other USACE-required presentations.
• Support the maintenance, validation, and reporting of project data within PROMIS and related systems.
• Develop and analyze integrated project cost and schedule data, including budget and expenditure tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, baseline comparison, and performance measurement, to support project managers in evaluating project status and anticipated outcomes.
• Monitor project deliverables, commitments, expenditures, and cost/schedule performance against approved baselines and forecasts; identify significant variances and support development of corrective actions and updated forecasts.
• Prepare and present reports to communicate cost and schedule status.
• Develop reports and visualization tools to assist management with program management. This includes but is not limited to the development of data queries, reports and visualizations that provide project and program governance and management.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual specifications, and government regulations.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor team workloads to ensure timely completion of project controls deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Review and validate teamwork products for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established project controls standards and government requirements.
• Support team management and collaborate strategically with the Program Manager, including coaching team members, providing performance feedback, and conducting team member performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant project controls experience, including progressively responsible experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, including independent schedule maintenance and analysis, schedule quality review, critical path and variance analysis, troubleshooting, forecasting, and review of project schedules and scheduler work products.
• Demonstrated competency in cost controls, including budget and expenditure tracking, cost/schedule integration, variance analysis, forecasting, baseline management, and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and performance measures, including CPI/SPI and Estimate at Completion/Estimate to Complete concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to organize, analyze, and present project data.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and foster a continuous improvement environment.
• Strong leadership, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience serving as a client-facing representative and coordinating project controls activities across multiple projects or programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, reviewing, or mentoring the work of project controls professionals, including assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting employee performance management.
• Ability to successfully complete any required background investigation and pre-employment screening consistent with federal contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior government project controls experience.
• PMP, PMI-SP, AACE PSP/CCP, or similar project management/project controls certification.
• Experience with USACE project controls processes and systems, including PROMIS/P2 and related project review and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as Power BI and Qlik Sense.

Work Authorization

U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily performed in an office environment. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.

What We Offer

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.