Project Controls Specialist - PCS2028-DF4

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist on a full-time contract basis to support planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. The role focuses on maintaining schedules and budgets, monitoring baselines, identifying risks, and delivering status reports and dashboards; remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements may be available.

Qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years in project controls, with

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, or related roles.
• Familiarity with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress-tracking records.
• Monitor performance against approved project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Identify variances, risks, and potential delays, and communicate findings to project leaders.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, cost summaries, and schedule updates.
• Support planning, resource tracking, forecasting, and change-control processes.
• Coordinate with project managers and team members to collect and validate project data.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, and records.
• Assist with tracking invoices, commitments, purchase orders, and project expenditures.
• Recommend improvements to project controls processes, reporting practices, and data quality.

Skills

Project controls experience

Scheduling

Cost tracking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in PM/Finance/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Controls Specialist - PCS2028-DF4

About the job Project Controls Specialist - PCS2028-DF4

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Controls Specialist to join our organization on a full-time contract basis. The Project Controls Specialist will support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. The ideal candidate is an organized problem-solver with strong communication skills and experience helping project teams track progress, manage risks, and meet delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress-tracking records.

Monitor performance against approved project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.

Identify variances, risks, and potential delays, and communicate findings to project leaders.

Prepare project status reports, dashboards, cost summaries, and schedule updates.

Support planning, resource tracking, forecasting, and change-control processes.

Coordinate with project managers and team members to collect and validate project data.

Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, and records in accordance with organizational procedures.

Assist with tracking invoices, commitments, purchase orders, and project expenditures.

Support preparation of project plans, estimates, and progress presentations.

Recommend improvements to project controls processes, reporting practices, and data quality.

Qualifications:

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

2–5 years of experience in project controls, project coordination, scheduling, cost tracking, or a related role.

Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools is an advantage.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project teams.

Annual Contract Rate: $80,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and contract scope.

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.

Contract Duration: Initial contract term, with potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Work Arrangement: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options may be available, depending on project requirements and company policy.

Professional Development: Opportunities to build skills in project controls, scheduling, cost management, and reporting.

Collaborative Team: Work with project managers and cross-functional teams to support effective project delivery.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.