Project Controls Specialist — P6, Cost & Schedule

Management Solutions; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Management Solutions is seeking a qualified Project Controls Specialist to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska district.

The role focuses on tracking and reporting project costs, maintaining data in PROMIS, and supporting the project management team with monthly tracking and forecasting. The position requires Primavera P6 expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of project controls experience.
• Intermediate to advanced user of Primavera P6.
• Competency in both schedule and cost control.
• Intermediate understanding of project management principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and foster a continuous improvement environment.
• Government experience and PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as PowerBI and Qlik Sense tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project updates in Primavera Project Manager/P6 Web, ensuring data integration with CEFMS and RMS.
• Add new projects to the PROMIS database and maintain data in accordance with HQ, Division, and District guidance.
• Ensure project changes and updates are completed in a timely manner for PRB, CMR, DMR, or other USACE-required presentations.
• Support the maintenance, validation, and reporting of project data within PROMIS and related systems.
• Develop and analyze project cost and schedule data, supporting the project manager in assessing variances, performance, and forecasting.
• Monitor progress of project deliverables and expenditures against baselines and forecasts.
• Prepare and present reports to communicate cost and schedule status.
• Develop reports and visualization tools to assist management with program management.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual specifications, and government regulations.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Schedule management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

PMP certification

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

PowerBI

Qlik Sense

Job description

Management Solutions is seeking a qualified Project Controls Specialist to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska district.

The role focuses on tracking and reporting project costs, maintaining data in PROMIS, and supporting the project management team with monthly tracking and forecasting. The position requires Primavera P6 expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.