Project Controls Specialist, Intern/Co-op Conversion

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlotte, NC is seeking an entry-level Project Controls Assistant to support cost control, estimating, scheduling, and change management activities under supervision. You will gain orientation in core tools like MS Project, Primavera, Power BI, and related software while collaborating with a project team.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and effective communication as you apply basic project controls principles to real projects and start building a foundation for a career in

Qualifications

• Entry-level understanding and application of basic project controls principles.
• Knowledge of project management or project controls concepts.
• Skill in scheduling or financial management tools or software.
• Proficiency with software including MS Project, Primavera, financial-related software, MS Office Suite, Power BI, and project or portfolio management platforms (preferred).
• Demonstrated communication and presentation ability (preferred).
• Demonstrated collaborative teamwork.
• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must possess all basic/required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific and limited portions of project control assignments under close supervision.
• Apply prescribed project controls methods and tools.
• Apply basic project controls principles and associated software and tools.
• Gain orientation and training in estimating, scheduling, project change management, and cost control.
• Collaborate as part of a team.

Skills

Basic Project Controls Principles

Scheduling Tools

Financial Management Software

MS Project

Primavera

Communication

Team Collaboration

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

Project Management Platforms

Financial-Related Software

Job description

• Perform specific and limited portions of project control assignments under close supervision


• Apply prescribed project controls methods and tools


• Apply basic project controls principles and associated software and tools


• Gain orientation and training in estimating, scheduling, project change management, and cost control


• Collaborate as part of a team

Requirements

• Entry-level understanding and application of basic project controls principles


• Knowledge of project management or project controls concepts


• Skill in scheduling or financial management tools or software


• Proficiency with software including MS Project, Primavera, financial-related software, MS Office Suite, Power BI, and project or portfolio management platforms (preferred)


• Demonstrated communication and presentation ability (preferred)


• Demonstrated collaborative teamwork


• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future


• Must possess all basic/required qualifications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational knowledge in project controls principles, including estimating, scheduling, and cost control, while effectively utilizing project management software and tools. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for teamwork and project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Basic Project Controls Principles


• Scheduling Tools


• Financial Management Software


• MS Project


• Primavera

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Controls


• Estimating


• Scheduling


• Cost Control


• Project Change Management

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Presentation


• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Project Management


• Project Controls Concepts

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Suite


• Power BI


• Project Management Platforms


• Financial-Related Software