Senior Project Controls Lead - Power & Utilities

PowerGrid Services, LLC; Garner, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead scheduling, cost management, and earned value across complex utility construction projects in Garner, NC. You will partner with PMs and field teams to baseline plans, monitor performance, and deliver timely reports.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in project controls within construction, with 2+ years in power delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of project controls experience in construction.
• 2+ years in power delivery or utility construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong cost management and scheduling knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Analytical thinking, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules with Primavera P6, MS Project.
• Collaborate with project managers and field supers to set baselines and critical path.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify delays or risks early.
• Prepare schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and narratives.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Track costs vs. budgets, identify variances and trends.
• Support cost reports and financial dashboards for leadership.
• Assist with change orders and budget amendments.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management systems.
• Calculate CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC; provide insights to leadership.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/ad hoc performance reports and dashboards.
• Document project data accurately; support owner reporting and client deliverables.
• Identify and track risks; develop mitigation with project teams.
• Maintain risk registers and lead risk review meetings.
• Serve as liaison among project management, field ops, finance, and execs.
• Support kickoff and progress meetings; mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate handoff from estimating to construction with teams.

Skills

5+ years project controls experience

2+ years power delivery / utility

Scheduling & cost management

Excel & MS Office proficient

Analytical & communication skills

Multitask in deadline-driven env

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field(or equivalent experience)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore/Primavera Unifier or similar

Job description

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead scheduling, cost management, and earned value across complex utility construction projects in Garner, NC. You will partner with PMs and field teams to baseline plans, monitor performance, and deliver timely reports.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in project controls within construction, with 2+ years in power delivery.