Project Controls Specialist

Description

Support the creation of project budgets, baselines, and cost forecasts.

Support monthly reporting cycles, project reviews, and governance processes.

Track actual costs, analyse variances, and provide early warnings on potential issues.

Support change control processes, including impact assessments on schedule and cost.

Produce regular project performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.

Build strong working relationships to ensure consistency and transparency across the project.

Perform schedule analysis, critical path reviews, progress measurement, and forecasting.

Work closely with project managers and technical teams to validate schedule logic and milestones.

Collaborate with teams to implement mitigation strategies and improve project predictability.

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project).

Facilitate data-driven decision-making through clear communication and analytical insights.

Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, finance, and contractors.

Prepare cost reports, cash flow analysis, and earned value management (EVM) updates.

Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards.

Assist with identifying, tracking, and reporting project risks and opportunities.

• Support the creation of project budgets, baselines, and cost forecasts.
• Support monthly reporting cycles, project reviews, and governance processes.
• Track actual costs, analyse variances, and provide early warnings on potential issues.
• Support change control processes, including impact assessments on schedule and cost.
• Produce regular project performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships to ensure consistency and transparency across the project.
• Perform schedule analysis, critical path reviews, progress measurement, and forecasting.
• Work closely with project managers and technical teams to validate schedule logic and milestones.
• Collaborate with teams to implement mitigation strategies and improve project predictability.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project).
• Facilitate data-driven decision-making through clear communication and analytical insights.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, finance, and contractors.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow analysis, and earned value management (EVM) updates.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Assist with identifying, tracking, and reporting project risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

We are seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist to support the planning, monitoring, and performance management of complex projects based out of our Naperville, IL office. This role is essential for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget by providing high-quality schedule, cost, and reporting expertise.

Experience in industries such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or nuclear (optional but beneficial).

Proficiency in scheduling and cost tools (e.g., P6, MS Project, Excel, cost management systems).

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Understanding of earned value management, forecasting techniques, and schedule analysis.

3–7 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost management.

• Who we’re looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills 3–7 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost management. Proficiency in scheduling and cost tools (e.g., P6, MS Project, Excel, cost management systems). Understanding of earned value management, forecasting techniques, and schedule analysis. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Experience in industries such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or nuclear (optional but beneficial). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• About this opportunity We are seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist to support the planning, monitoring, and performance management of complex projects based out of our Naperville, IL office. This role is essential for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget by providing high-quality schedule, cost, and reporting expertise. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project). Perform schedule analysis, critical path reviews, progress measurement, and forecasting. Work closely with project managers and technical teams to validate schedule logic and milestones. Cost Control & Financial Tracking Support the creation of project budgets, baselines, and cost forecasts. Track actual costs, analyse variances, and provide early warnings on potential issues. Prepare cost reports, cash flow analysis, and earned value management (EVM) updates. Reporting & Performance Management Produce regular project performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs for internal and external stakeholders. Support monthly reporting cycles, project reviews, and governance processes. Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards. Risk & Change Management Assist with identifying, tracking, and reporting project risks and opportunities. Support change control processes, including impact assessments on schedule and cost. Collaborate with teams to implement mitigation strategies and improve project predictability. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, finance, and contractors. Facilitate data-driven decision-making through clear communication and analytical insights. Build strong working relationships to ensure consistency and transparency across the project.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in industries such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or nuclear (optional but beneficial).
• Proficiency in scheduling and cost tools (e.g., P6, MS Project, Excel, cost management systems).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Understanding of earned value management, forecasting techniques, and schedule analysis.
• 3–7 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost management.

Benefits

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

• About us A world of opportunity Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose. With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive. Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work: Professionalism with personality Excellence with humility Innovation with agility We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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