Sr. Project Controls Associate

Management Solutions, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k plan with up to a 5% match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A reputable project management firm is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Associate in Jacksonville, FL. Responsibilities include supporting project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts across major initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, 8+ years of experience, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Proficiency with scheduling tools and client management is essential. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in project controls or similar roles.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a team lead and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze integrated critical path schedules.
• Monitor project metrics and generate time-phased project forecasts.
• Conduct financial variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency with scheduling

Client-facing maturity

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field)

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Project Controls Associate
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Management Solutions is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Associate to support project planning, scheduling, and cost control efforts across major initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated critical path schedules in accordance with project specifications

Document planning objectives, scope, and milestones for inclusion in scheduling processes

Collect and update project progress data from project teams and stakeholders

Monitor project metrics including schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource needs, subcontractor deliverables, and accruals

Track schedule progress and resource productivity

Generate time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validate project cost data

Monitor actual expenditures against forecasts and project deliverables

Conduct financial variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses

Create non-routine financial reports and perform complex analyses

Assess and document the cost and schedule impact of project changes

Raise early warning signals for project risks and delays

Recommend resource adjustments to maintain project timelines

Ensure compliance with internal processes and federal/government contract requirements

Required Qualifications:

Degree: Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred)

Years of Experience: 8 plusyears of work experience

Analytical and good with numbers

Proficiency with scheduling and managing projects

Demonstrated experience serving as a team lead—setting direction, mentoring colleagues, and driving projects to completion.

Professional, client-facing maturity with a track record of managing stakeholder expectations, cultivating relationships, and representing the organization with credibility.

Experience with Primavera (P6)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to pass a federal background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with USACE strongly preferred
• Prior experience with DoD or DOE contracts
• Familiarity with project controls tools and methodologies in a federal contracting environment

Work Authorization:

U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

Working Conditions:
Employees must be available to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours and will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.

What We Offer:

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!

Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.