Senior Project Controls & Scheduler – Primavera P6 Expert

Beacon Technologies, Inc; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Scheduler and Controls Specialist to steer large-scale construction and infrastructure programs.

You will manage scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and reporting across the project lifecycle, coordinating with finance, contractors, and stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within budget. The role requires Primavera P6 proficiency and a solid background in project controls, budgeting, and contract administration, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, PM, Business, or related field.
• Experience with project controls, scheduling, cost control, or construction PM.
• Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of EPC, Lump Sum, Unit Price, Time & Materials, and Cost Plus contracts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project controls SME for scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and provide optimization recommendations.
• Prepare budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports.
• Perform schedule analysis and validate progress reporting against contractual milestones.
• Manage monthly accruals, forecasting updates, and coordination with accounting and finance teams.
• Review invoices, monitor expenditures, and support cost management activities.
• Track and communicate project risks, potential impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs and validate estimates, pricing submissions, and progress measurements.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure accurate cost and schedule data.
• Support contract administration, change order evaluations, and commercial compliance activities.
• Provide project controls training and guidance to internal and external project participants as needed.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract administration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Unifier

Job description

Beacon Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Scheduler and Controls Specialist to steer large-scale construction and infrastructure programs.

You will manage scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and reporting across the project lifecycle, coordinating with finance, contractors, and stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within budget. The role requires Primavera P6 proficiency and a solid background in project controls, budgeting, and contract administration, with knowledge of