Remote Project Controls Specialist — Drive Scheduling & Budgeting

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln; Columbus (OH); Remote; 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 help manage schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting. The role supports project teams across planning, data collection, and cost control, with opportunities for process improvements and professional development.

Remote, hybrid, or onsite options may be available depending on project needs.

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.

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.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost tracking

Project coordination

Excel

Communication

Education

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

Relevant associate degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist on a full-time contract basis to help manage schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting. The role supports project teams across planning, data collection, and cost control, with opportunities for process improvements and professional development.

Remote, hybrid, or onsite options may be available depending on project needs.