Project Controls Specialist: Schedules, Budgets & Dashboards

Abec,-Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & vacation

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Tuition assistance

Employee referral program

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

ABEC is seeking a Project Controls Technician to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. This role supports project tracking, reporting, and analysis across engineering, manufacturing, and management teams, ensuring budgets and schedules stay aligned from kickoff through completion.

You will develop schedules in MS Project, forecast costs, and coordinate ERP updates, delivering accurate status reports and dashboards that drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project to reflect project requirements, milestones, and progress.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings to establish a clear understanding of project scope, budget, schedule, reporting, and change management processes.
• Support Project Managers with project budget management, forecasting, and ERP updates related to approved customer changes.
• Track project labor, material costs, and overall project performance against budgets.
• Gather and coordinate project information from cross-functional teams to create accurate and timely project status reports.
• Monitor project progress and performance using analytical tools and reporting techniques.
• Assist with cost reporting, project invoicing coordination, and financial tracking activities.
• Develop and maintain key project performance metrics and dashboards.
• Partner with Finance and Project Management teams to ensure accurate cost and schedule reporting.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of project controls policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean initiatives, and process enhancement opportunities.
• Provide additional project support and analysis as needed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

ABEC is seeking a Project Controls Technician to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. This role supports project tracking, reporting, and analysis across engineering, manufacturing, and management teams, ensuring budgets and schedules stay aligned from kickoff through completion.

You will develop schedules in MS Project, forecast costs, and coordinate ERP updates, delivering accurate status reports and dashboards that drive project success.