Project Controls Specialist III

Paligen Technologies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Controls Specialist III to support project execution through schedule development, progress tracking, risk management and scope oversight. This mid-level role collaborates with project managers, engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting of project performance.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, governance processes, and continuous improvement of controls, with travel up to 20% and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7 years of project controls, scheduling, or planning experience in construction or EPC environments.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical skills with risk assessment experience.
• Understanding of construction workflows, scopes of work and project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with incomplete information and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, delays, and opportunities to optimize timelines.
• Assist with creation and management of Statements of Work (SOWs) aligned to project scope and milestones.
• Assist with project risk identification, tracking, and mitigation planning.
• Prepare regular schedule, progress, and risk reports for leadership and clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to validate progress and forecast impacts.
• Document and communicate changes in scope, schedule, or resources.
• Support stage-gate reviews, baseline approvals, and performance audits.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

At Paligen Technologies, our drive for success is strengthened knowing each of us supports the U.S. warfighter and modernizes the U.S. defense industrial base.

We support each team member with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off
• Holidays

01. Our Vision

To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions.

Open Positions

Position:Project Controls Specialist III

Location: Tampa, FL

Job Id:277

# of Openings:0

The Project Controls Specialist plays a key role in supporting project execution through effective schedule development, progress tracking, risk management, and scope oversight. This mid-level role works closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure project performance is accurately monitored and communicated.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, delays, and opportunities to optimize timelines.
• Support the creation and management of Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring alignment with project scope, deliverables, and milestones.
• Assist with project risk identification, tracking, and mitigation planning.
• Prepare regular schedule, progress, and risk reports for internal leadership and clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to validate progress and forecast impacts.
• Ensure changes in scope, schedule, or resources are documented, analyzed, and communicated.
• Support project governance processes, including stage-gate reviews, baseline approvals, and performance audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7 years of project controls, scheduling, or planning experience in a construction or EPC environment.
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with risk assessment.
• Understanding of construction workflows, scopes of work, and project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work with incomplete information and adapt to changing project needs.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with earned value management, progress measurement, or portfolio reporting.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other reporting/visualization tools.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary construction projects.

Other Requirements:

• Travel: 20%, to support other Paligen Technologies locations. International travel if required.
• Work Environment: Manufacturing sites and office work environment
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.