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CAFCO Group

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Job summary

CAFCO Group is seeking two Project Controls Specialists for the Port Authority of NY & NJ’s Project Management Office. This role focuses on providing essential project controls, scheduling, and performance reporting for impactful infrastructure projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant technical degrees and project controls experience, particularly with Primavera and a strong commitment to project success.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance reviews
Paid PTO and company holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications
Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in project controls.
  • At least 2 years’ hands-on experience with Primavera (P6).
  • Strong understanding of scheduling and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Perform project controls functions including scheduling, cost control, and project management services.
  • Develop project schedules in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Conduct cost/schedule variance analysis and performance reporting.

Skills

Project Control Concepts
Cost Control
Microsoft Office Suite
Communication
Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a technical field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Primavera (P6)
Oracle Primavera (v21+)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

CAFCO Group, a construction management and MWBE-certified firm, is seeking two Project Controls Specialists to support the Port Authority of NY & NJ’s Project Management Office (PMO). This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects, providing critical project controls, scheduling, and performance reporting for major capital programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about driving project success in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

**Required Qualifications
**

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a technical field; or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with a technical degree.
  • 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in project controls.
  • At least 2 years’ hands-on experience with Primavera (P6).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn Port Authority systems.
  • Strong understanding of project control concepts, cost control/reporting, project scheduling, and variance analysis.
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  • Must obtain SWAC I.D. and security clearances upon hire.

**Key Responsibilities
**

  • Perform project controls functions including scheduling, cost control, and project management services.
  • Support PMO project delivery initiatives and provide project control services to line departments.
  • Analyze data from integrated project control and reporting systems.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to procedures and reporting systems.
  • Prepare project control reports and presentations.
  • Deliver training support for new staff.
  • Maintain and update project schedules in Oracle Primavera (v21+).
  • Develop project schedules in collaboration with stakeholders and project managers.
  • Review project status, enter/maintain project/activity codes, and provide milestone look-ahead reports.
  • Conduct cost/schedule variance analysis and performance reporting.
  • Develop monthly status reports, support dashboard maintenance, and provide timely performance measurement reports.

**Work Environment
**

  • Hybrid work model based at the World Trade Center, NYC, with travel to other Port Authority facilities as needed.
  • Fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment.
  • Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

**Benefit Package
**

  • Competitive salary and annual performance reviews
  • Paid PTO (Personal Time Off) and company holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
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