Project Controls Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Control

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, forecasts (EAC/ETC), and cash flow projections.
• Establish and manage cost and schedule control structures (WBS) aligned with project scope and execution plans.
• Monitor project performance using earned value and other key performance indicators; identify trends, risks, and variances.
• Support baseline development, change management, and reforecasting activities.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Track project costs, labor utilization, and profitability across internal teams and subconsultants.
• Prepare and deliver regular project controls reports for project teams and leadership, including variance analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Coordinate with Finance on revenue recognition, invoicing support, and financial close activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal project controls standards and external contractual requirements.

Schedule Management

• Support development and maintenance of project schedules in coordination with Project Managers and discipline leads.
• Analyze schedule impacts, critical path, and resource loading where applicable.
• Integrate schedule data with cost and forecast reporting to provide a holistic view of project performance.

Risk, Change, and Governance

• Support identification and quantification of project risks and opportunities.
• Assist with change order evaluations, pricing support, and documentation.
• Provide guidance on project controls best practices and mentor junior project controls staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive project controls experience within a design-engineering or professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of project cost control, forecasting, and earned value management in a labor-based environment.
• Proficiency with project controls tools and systems (e.g., Excel, project financial systems, scheduling software, Power BI or similar reporting tools).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, technical teams, and finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-discipline design projects and large, complex programs.
• Advanced Excel, P6/Project, and Power BI skills for financial modeling and dashboard reporting.
• Familiarity with internal governance models, stage-gate processes, or PMO environments.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PSP, EVP, CCP, or similar) a plus.

Work Environment / Expectations

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• May support geographically distributed project teams, including global delivery centers.
• Hybrid or office-based role depending on location and business needs.