Remote Project Controls Specialist: Scheduling & Budgeting

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Hybrid or onsite options

Job summary

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist for a full-time contract role. You will support planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across projects, ensuring on-time delivery and cost control.

The role requires 2–5 years in project controls, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project. 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.

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

Organizational

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist for a full-time contract role. You will support planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across projects, ensuring on-time delivery and cost control.

The role requires 2–5 years in project controls, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project. Remote, hybrid, or onsite options may be available depending on project needs.