Project Controls Specialist (Contract)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Project Controls Specialist on a 12-month contract in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and reporting across large capital construction programs, collaborating with PM, finance, and contractors to stay on schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate brings a degree in a related field, hands-on Primavera P6 experience, and strong analytical and communication skills to manage risks and ensure contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting large capital construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience developing and maintaining resource-loaded schedules.
• Experience with project cost controls, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance measurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project controls resource for assigned projects, providing scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Prepare project estimates, cash flow forecasts, and cost projections.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, accruals, contingency usage, and forecast accuracy.
• Perform schedule analysis and progress measurement to validate performance.
• Track and communicate variances, risks, and concerns to stakeholders.
• Support monthly financial processes including accruals and project accounting.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance for accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Review invoices, change orders, and contractor progress for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide training on project controls processes and contractual requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Unifier

Corporate financial modeling tools

Job description

Project Controls Specialist (Contract)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12-Month+ Contract

Hours: 40 hours/week

Start Date: October 2026

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support large-scale capital construction projects. This individual will be responsible for project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, financial tracking, and performance reporting from project development through closeout. The role partners closely with project management, finance, accounting, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project controls resource for assigned projects, providing expertise in scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Prepare project estimates, cash flow forecasts, and cost projections.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, accruals, contingency usage, and forecast accuracy.
• Perform schedule analysis and progress measurement to validate project performance against plan.
• Track and communicate cost and schedule variances, risks, and performance concerns to project stakeholders.
• Support monthly financial processes, including accruals and project accounting activities.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate project reporting and forecasting.
• Review invoices, change orders, and contractor progress updates for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor project risk indicators and help develop mitigation and recovery plans when necessary.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs to validate estimates, pricing submissions, and construction progress.
• Interface with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and vendors to ensure accurate cost and schedule information.
• Provide training and guidance on project controls processes, scheduling practices, and contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting major capital, construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience developing and maintaining resource‑loaded schedules.
• Experience with project cost controls, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and project performance measurement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Primavera Unifier.
• Experience working with corporate financial modeling tools.
• Knowledge of construction contract types, including EPC, Lump Sum, Unit Price, Time & Materials, and Cost Plus contracts.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating change orders.
• Understanding of corporate financial reporting processes.
• Experience supporting utility, power generation, energy, or large industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of gas turbine generation facilities or electric generation operations.

Ideal Background

This role is a strong fit for candidates who have worked as: Project Controls Specialist, Project Controls Analyst, Project Scheduler, Cost Engineer, Planning & Scheduling Engineer, Project Cost Analyst, Construction Controls Specialist, Capital Projects Analyst.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future