Project Controls Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist
Job Description
The Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes and consults with the project management team to ensure client satisfaction.

This role involves presenting schedule and budget status reports to the project management team and the client.
Responsibilities

+ Validate the proper set-up and management of the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.

+ Analyze data, logs, and reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.

+ Ensure the proper Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is utilized.

+ Develop effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flow reports, and forecasts for multiple projects.

+ Develop, implement, and manage the reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data for multiple large projects.

+ Provide leadership and training to team members, ensuring the resolution of difficult project control issues.

+ Develop and implement project execution plans.

+ Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers, and contractors.

+ Responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control.

+ Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.

+ Validate the accuracy of cost management and forecast reporting.

+ Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.

+ Negotiate prime agreements, construction contracts, and subcontract agreements.

+ Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase orders and subcontract) change orders.

+ Analyze cash flow reports.

+ Lead the Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).

+ Lead the presentation of Project Controls reporting.

+ Validate schedule progress and manage schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques.

+ Perform schedule what-if scenarios.

+ Validate the accuracy of earned value management system reporting.

+ Analyze progress measurement and progress curves.

+ Perform and review material takeoffs.

+ Identify and oversee the Risk Management process.

+ Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.

+ Conduct field audits to validate the accuracy of reporting and processes.

+ Perform Project Forensic Analysis.

+ Comply with all policies and standards.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

+ 7 years of direct project controls experience.

+ Experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating, and document control.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office.

+ Excellent presentation, written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 is preferred.

+ Ability to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those schedules with engineering and procurement activities.

+ OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, Missouri, but will involve frequent travel to the project site in Louisiana.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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