Project Controls Specialist

Description

• Identify and analyze schedule and cost variances, and recommend corrective actions, to ensure accurate project forecasting.
• Prepare and present regular reports on cost, schedule, and risk status to project stakeholders.
• Assist in risk management by identifying potential issues and contributing to mitigation strategies.
• Support project close-out activities including final cost reporting and lessons learned documentation.
• Monitor project progress and performance against baseline schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.
• Support forecasting and earned value analysis (EVA) to assess project health.
• Assist in change management processes including impact analysis and documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure accurate data integration.
• Reconcile multiple project deliverables including schedule, contract costs, invoicing, production data, and other key performance indicators to ensure alignment and accuracy.

Requirements

• Must be willing to learn and develop proficiency in systems. (EcoSys, HCSS, SQL, Sage)
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Must have above average to excellent MS Excel skills.
• A project management background is highly desired with an emphasis on construction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Experience with utility-scale transmission projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, or related field is desired, but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as PMI.
• Desire 2+ years of experience in project controls, preferably in electric transmission or large infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., FERC, NERC).

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid:
• 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)
• 1X Base Salary life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Long Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary benefits available
• Employee Discounts
• Health Plan (HDHP 5,000: other plan options available for cost)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance