Senior Construction Project Controls Lead

Exponent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Senior Associate for its Construction Consulting Practice in Denver. You will perform cost and schedule control, data analysis, and risk management across utility construction projects, delivering forecasts and insightful performance status to teams and leadership.

Responsibilities include leading project controls, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and producing dashboards and reports using Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degrees/registrations preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in construction industry or project controls.
• Experience with scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced project controls for utility construction projects and programs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to plan and monitor cost and schedule performance using Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI.
• Develop, maintain, and assure quality of project schedules and forecasts.
• Perform variance and trend analyses to ensure alignment with baselines and budgets.
• Document management: schedules, reports, risk registers, action trackers, and minutes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Exponent seeks a Senior Associate for its Construction Consulting Practice in Denver. You will perform cost and schedule control, data analysis, and risk management across utility construction projects, delivering forecasts and insightful performance status to teams and leadership.

Responsibilities include leading project controls, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and producing dashboards and reports using Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI.