Project Controls Specialist - PCS2028-KR6

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

Job summary

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln in Austin, TX seeks a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist for a full-time contract role. You will support planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to help project teams track progress and meet delivery goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules and budgets, monitoring performance, preparing dashboards and cost summaries, and coordinating data collection with project managers. Remote/hybrid/onsite options may be available.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost tracking.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and progress-tracking records.
• Monitor performance against baselines for scope, schedule, and cost.
• Identify variances and risks, and communicate findings to project leaders.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, cost summaries, and schedule updates.
• Support planning, resource tracking, forecasting, and change-control processes.
• Coordinate with project managers to collect and validate data.

Skills

Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree pref

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the job Project Controls Specialist - PCS2028-KR6

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.