Project Controls Specialist

Description :

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Project Controls Specialist opportunity.

Job Responsibilities :

• Project Controls Leadership & Framework Development : Partner with Project Managers to implement standardized project controls processes across scheduling, cost tracking, risk management, and change control. Support the stand-up of a new project office, including selection / configuration of tools, reporting standards, and governance practices. Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor schedule, cost, and productivity across multiple workstreams. Develop and refine reporting templates and dashboards for management and executive visibility (e.g., Power BI, Excel-based reports).
• Planning & Scheduling Support : Provide guidance in developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules using the critical path method (CPM). Review and validate project schedules for logic, sequencing, and integration of all project phases. Support the Master Scheduler in resolving conflicts, identifying impacts, and performing schedule recovery analysis. Facilitate cross-discipline schedule integration, including dependencies between engineering, procurement, construction, and validation.
• Cost Control & Performance Tracking : Track and report project cost performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. Implement and maintain earned value management (EVM) principles where applicable. Assist in the development of project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections in collaboration with finance and project teams.
• Risk & Change Management : Support project risk identification, tracking, and mitigation planning in coordination with project managers. Monitor and manage project change requests, ensuring proper evaluation of schedule and cost impacts. Maintain change logs and provide impact assessments for decision-making.
• Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement : Prepare and deliver consolidated project controls reports to stakeholders, integrating schedule, cost, risk, and performance data. Conduct “what-if” scenario analysis to assess potential impacts and recommend strategies. Participate in lessons-learned reviews to improve future planning and execution. Provide mentorship and training to project team members on project controls best practices.

Job Qualifications :

Knowledge of large industrial, nuclear, or regulated facilities preferred.

Desired Job Qualifications :

Travel Required : 0-15%.

Job Details :

Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package : Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education / certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

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