Senior Project Controls Lead - 75+ Transmission Projects

Randstad USA; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA in Tucker, GA is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist for a long-term contract role. You will oversee end-to-end controls across 75+ active, resource-loaded transmission line and substation capital projects in Primavera P6, driving baseline budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and Capital Program planning in a matrixed environment.

The position requires 7+ years in project controls in utility/energy infra, advanced Primavera P6 expertise, and strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project controls/scheduling within utility, power delivery, or energy infrastructure.
• Advanced Primavera P6 for cost and resource loading (Required).
• Direct experience in Electric Transmission Line & Substation capital projects with 75+ active schedules (Required).
• Strong background in capital budgeting, rolling forecasts, EVM, and cost variance analysis (Required).
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed setup and communicate clearly with management (Required).
• B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field. PMI-SP, AACE or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently build, track, and analyze 75+ cost- and resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules for transmission line and substation projects.
• Conduct continuous cost/schedule variance analysis and implement proactive mitigation plans to resolve negative trends.
• Lead initial budget setup, rolling forecasts, and ongoing cost variance reporting for financial alignment.
• Feed critical cost and schedule data into macro-level annual Capital Program budget planning.
• Communicate risk profiles and status updates across matrixed teams and executive leadership; execute formal project close-outs to refine future baselines.

Skills

Variance analysis

Primavera P6

Budgeting

Forecasting

Program planning

Project controls

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6 (cost & resource loading)

Job description

Randstad USA in Tucker, GA is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist for a long-term contract role. You will oversee end-to-end controls across 75+ active, resource-loaded transmission line and substation capital projects in Primavera P6, driving baseline budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and Capital Program planning in a matrixed environment.

The position requires 7+ years in project controls in utility/energy infra, advanced Primavera P6 expertise, and strong