Project Controls Specialist II - Scheduling / Finance

Ampirical; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO: 120+ hours + 10 holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support engineering project delivery across the United States. You will develop and maintain project schedules, track financial performance, and support earned value reporting to keep projects on plan.

This hands-on role collaborates with Project Managers and Engineering Leads and offers a clear path to senior positions. Located in Covington, LA or Boise, ID, the role combines hybrid work with strong growth opportunities, competitive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project controls scheduling experience.
• 3+ years in Primavera P6 for schedule development.
• Experience with EVM concepts CPI, SPI.
• AACE Foundations of Project Controls training or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver project performance reports covering cost, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Maintain schedules in Primavera P6, including baselines and progress updates.
• Identify critical paths, validate schedule logic and float.
• Recommend schedule recovery actions and update plans accordingly.
• Tailor bid schedule templates with estimating and engineering teams.
• Analyze schedules from clients, vendors, and subcontractors for consistency.
• Generate budgets and WBS; use ERP and Power BI for reporting.
• Calculate Earned Value metrics (CPI, SPI) against PMB; flag variances.
• Support change management and subcontractor claims.
• Convert bids into budgets in the financial system; align scope and cost.
• Deliver cost reports, forecasting, and cash-flow analyses; track risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Scheduling

Project coordination

Data visualization

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

This position is can work in either the Covington, LA or Boise ID Ampirical office.

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Why Ampirical?

Salary Range: $71,000 to $86,000. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, education, and qualifications, as well as the specific office location. This range reflects all Ampirical locations.
Annual Bonus opportunity equivalent to 10-20% of salary
Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
PTO: 120+ hours of PTO+ 10 paid holidays
Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off & Hybrid
Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

PMO Department Overview:

The Engineering PMO Team provides an enterprise structure and oversight that support Ampirical’s engineering teams in delivering high-quality power delivery projects. The department manages scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. Serving as a central hub for coordination, communication, and project controls, the PMO drives consistency, accountability, and smooth execution across all engineering projects.

Your Role: Project Controls Specialist II - Scheduling / Finance

Ampirical is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support engineering project delivery across the United States. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers and Engineering Leads to develop and maintain project schedules, track financial performance, support earned value reporting, and ensure projects are executing on plan. This is a hands-on, collaborative role with direct impact on project outcomes across a growing portfolio of power delivery engineering projects. The role offers a clear advancement path into senior and supervisory project controls positions.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive project performance reports covering key metrics across cost, schedule, risk, and quality to support proactive decision-making and alignment with project objectives

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project and program schedules in Primavera P6, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and performance assessments, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with project objectives

• Identify and evaluate the critical path within complex, multi-path project schedules; interpret float values to assess task flexibility and potential timeline impacts; validate schedule logic and dependencies

• Recommend schedule recovery actions based on performance analysis; update project schedules to reflect revised plans; support impact assessments evaluating effects on scope, cost, and timeline

• Refine and tailor bid schedule templates to match specific project scope, constraints, and requirements; collaborate with estimating and engineering teams to ensure schedule accuracy on proposals

• Analyze schedules received from clients, vendors, engineering staff, and subcontractors; validate logic, float paths, and sequencing; identify inconsistencies and ensure inputs support overall project objectives

• Generate engineering budgets and work breakdown structures for assigned projects; support development of program and portfolio budgets and forecasts; enter project data into the company ERP system and produce reports using ERP and Power BI

• Calculate and report basic Earned Value metrics (CPI, SPI) against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB); flag variances exceeding defined thresholds and communicate findings to Project Managers with recommended corrective actions

• Support change management for assigned projects by evaluating and documenting subcontractor claims, change requests, disputes, and other modifications to ensure compliance and mitigate financial and contractual risk

• Assist the project team in converting awarded bids into accurate project budgets within the company’s financial reporting system; ensure alignment between bid assumptions, scope, and cost structure

• Prepare and deliver project and program cost reports covering budget tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow evaluations; ensure alignment with project goals and support proactive cost management

• Maintain and update the project risk register; perform qualitative risk assessments using probability-impact matrix.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in project controls scheduling— preferably in utility, power delivery, or infrastructure engineering

• Minimum 3+ years in Primavera P6 for schedule development and maintenance; working knowledge of critical path methodology, schedule logic, (EVM) concepts including CPI, SPI, and Performance Measurement Baseline; AACE Foundations of Project Controls training or equivalent is a plus

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in project finance

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of ERP systems and Power BI for reporting and data visualization

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and consistency

• A collaborative, self-directed professional who communicates clearly with Project Managers and engineering teams and takes ownership of their work product

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.