Senior Project Controls Pro: Scheduling & Estimating

The Planet Group; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our project management team. This role focuses on developing, maintaining and analyzing schedules and cost estimates to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

You will provide expertise in planning, scheduling and estimating, help establish processes and standards, and mentor junior staff. The position is a 15-month contract in a hybrid work environment with three days in person and two days remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project scheduling, estimating or project controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience developing and implementing project controls, processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost estimates.
• Analyze schedules and budgets to ensure timely completion.
• Provide technical expertise in planning, scheduling and estimating.
• Develop processes, tools, standards and best practices.
• Mentor less experienced team members and support project controls.

Skills

Scheduling

Estimating

Project controls

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Planet Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our project management team. This role focuses on developing, maintaining and analyzing schedules and cost estimates to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

You will provide expertise in planning, scheduling and estimating, help establish processes and standards, and mentor junior staff. The position is a 15-month contract in a hybrid work environment with three days in person and two days remote