Project Controls Specialist — Federal Construction & Budgeting

exp Federal Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical, d

Health Savings Account options

Company HSA funding contributions

Long-Term Disability, Short-Term DI, &

Life Insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Pre-tax transportation & parking

Job summary

Exp Federal is seeking a mid-level Project Controls Specialist to join our Atlanta team. You will manage budgets, cost plans, and forecasts, coordinating with project managers, accounting, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 3–5 years in project controls, with strong Excel and Kahua skills. We offer solid health coverage, HSA options, and a culture that emphasizes growth and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; candidates with alternative backgrounds will be considered.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project controls, accounting, or cost management.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 for financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and financial tracking tools with project managers.
• Monitor commitments, costs, labor charges, expenses, and remaining budgets for accuracy.
• Prepare cost reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for leadership.
• Analyze variances and communicate corrective actions with project teams.
• Maintain ETC and EAC forecasts by reconciling cost data and project inputs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 apps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, construction management, project management, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience without a bachelor’s degree may be considered

Tools

Kahua

Job description

Exp Federal is seeking a mid-level Project Controls Specialist to join our Atlanta team. You will manage budgets, cost plans, and forecasts, coordinating with project managers, accounting, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 3–5 years in project controls, with strong Excel and Kahua skills. We offer solid health coverage, HSA options, and a culture that emphasizes growth and integrity.