Senior Project Controls & Scheduling Specialist

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Lexington, KY seeks a Project Controls Specialist to develop schedules, forecasts, and cost reports, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will forecast, manage WBS, and create KPIs while supporting client-facing discussions in a hybrid Lexington/Louisville environment and eligible for benefits in a contract-to-hire arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project controls, scheduling, or cost control.
• Experience in engineering, construction, utility, or infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and scheduling methodologies.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and schedule management.
• Ability to develop and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Power BI or similar reporting tools experience is a plus.
• Utility, transmission, distribution, or substation project experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections.
• Manage project controls systems and ensure accurate project data and reporting.
• Track project performance, budgets, schedules, and key milestones.
• Support engineering, procurement, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze schedule impacts, perform forecasting, and help identify solutions to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting teams, and field personnel to support successful project delivery.
• Create reports, dashboards, and KPIs to communicate project performance to stakeholders.
• Participate in planning meetings, site visits, and client-facing discussions

Skills

Project controls

Primavera P6

Budgeting

Forecasting

WBS

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Actalent in Lexington, KY seeks a Project Controls Specialist to develop schedules, forecasts, and cost reports, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will forecast, manage WBS, and create KPIs while supporting client-facing discussions in a hybrid Lexington/Louisville environment and eligible for benefits in a contract-to-hire arrangement.