Remote Project Controls Specialist — Planning & Budgeting

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

Job summary

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln in Raleigh, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist on a full-time contract. The role supports planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to help delivery teams meet goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules and budgets, identifying variances and risks, preparing status reports and dashboards, and coordinating with project managers.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in project management, finance, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in project controls, project coordination, scheduling, cost tracking, or 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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln in Raleigh, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist on a full-time contract. The role supports planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to help delivery teams meet goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules and budgets, identifying variances and risks, preparing status reports and dashboards, and coordinating with project managers.