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Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity in Lexington, KY. This role is responsible for leading project controls processes and partnering closely with the project management team to ensure successful delivery of projects within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, scheduling expertise, and a proactive approach to cost and performance management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project controls processes to support execution of project deliverables
- Set up and maintain projects within Enterprise Planning & Controls software
- Analyze project data, review logs, and generate reports using project controls tools
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Prepare and manage scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and project projections
- Support engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control
- Serve as a technical point of contact for project controls-related inquiries
- Review and approve Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for proper cost coding
- Track, document, and manage changes to cost reports and forecasts
- Collaborate with Project Management and Accounting teams on cost reviews, contingency tracking, and audit support
- Review and manage upstream and downstream change orders
- Develop and present cash flow reports
- Create and manage schedules at varying levels of complexity
- Apply and validate logic ties within project schedules
- Monitor and manage resource loading within schedules
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM)
- Generate and tailor schedule reports for stakeholders
- Analyze schedule performance, including critical path and forecasting impacts
- Perform schedule "what-if scenario analysis
- Develop and maintain earned value management (EVM) systems
- Track and validate progress measurement and maintain progress curves
- Perform material takeoffs as needed
- Conduct quality checks on project controls deliverables
- Perform field audits to ensure reporting accuracy and process compliance
- Assist with project forensic analysis when required
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and safety standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 3+ years of direct project controls experience
- Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
- OSHA 10-hour certification (or ability to obtain)
- Willingness to travel approximately one week per month
Aspen Technical Staffing
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
~2001-2026~
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.
Staff Project Controls Specialist
Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc
Staff Project Controls Specialist
Location: Conshohocken, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
We are seeking a Staff Project Controls Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Conshohocken, PA. This position will lead project controls activities in support of engineering, procurement, and construction projects, working closely with project management teams to ensure projects are executed within established budgets and schedules.
Responsibilities:
Lead project controls processes for multiple projects, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and progress measurement.
Ensure proper project setup within Enterprise Planning & Controls systems.
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules, cost reports, cash flow reports, forecasts, and progress curves.
Support engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, scheduling, and cost-control activities.
Analyze project data, review logs, and generate project controls reports.
Develop various levels of project schedules and apply appropriate logic ties.
Monitor schedule resource loading, progress, critical path, and overall schedule performance.
Perform schedule what-if scenarios and assist with project forensic analysis.
Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
Review and analyze scheduling reports and supporting documentation for accuracy.
Consult with project teams regarding schedule status, progress, risks, and potential impacts.
Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
Input and validate project progress measurements.
Develop and maintain project cash flow reports and forecasts.
Review project costs and contingency with Project Management and Accounting teams.
Review upstream prime contract changes and downstream purchase order and subcontract change orders.
Review and approve purchase orders and subcontracts for proper project coding.
Document changes to project cost reports and forecasts.
Support internal and external project audits.
Perform material takeoffs as required.
Conduct quality checks and inspections of project controls deliverables.
Perform field audits to validate project reporting and project controls processes.
Serve as a resource for technical project controls questions from project teams.
Perform additional project controls responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of direct project controls experience.
Applicable project controls experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, and critical path scheduling.
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, and accounting teams.
OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.
Aspen Technical Staffing
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
~2001-2026~
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.
Staff Project Controls Specialist
Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc
Staff Project Controls Specialist
Location: Conshohocken, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
We are seeking a Staff Project Controls Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Conshohocken, PA. This position will lead project controls activities in support of engineering, procurement, and construction projects, working closely with project management teams to ensure projects are executed within established budgets and schedules.
Responsibilities:
Lead project controls processes for multiple projects, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and progress measurement.
Ensure proper project setup within Enterprise Planning & Controls systems.
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules, cost reports, cash flow reports, forecasts, and progress curves.
Support engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, scheduling, and cost-control activities.
Analyze project data, review logs, and generate project controls reports.
Develop various levels of project schedules and apply appropriate logic ties.
Monitor schedule resource loading, progress, critical path, and overall schedule performance.
Perform schedule what-if scenarios and assist with project forensic analysis.
Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
Review and analyze scheduling reports and supporting documentation for accuracy.
Consult with project teams regarding schedule status, progress, risks, and potential impacts.
Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
Input and validate project progress measurements.
Develop and maintain project cash flow reports and forecasts.
Review project costs and contingency with Project Management and Accounting teams.
Review upstream prime contract changes and downstream purchase order and subcontract change orders.
Review and approve purchase orders and subcontracts for proper project coding.
Document changes to project cost reports and forecasts.
Support internal and external project audits.
Perform material takeoffs as required.
Conduct quality checks and inspections of project controls deliverables.
Perform field audits to validate project reporting and project controls processes.
Serve as a resource for technical project controls questions from project teams.
Perform additional project controls responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of direct project controls experience.
Applicable project controls experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, and critical path scheduling.
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, and accounting teams.
OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.
Aspen Technical Staffing
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
~2001-2026~
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.
Project Controls Specialist
Axelon Services Corporation
Work Mode: Hybrid, onsite 3 days per week
Duration: 11 Months Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
- Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
- Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for company reporting.
- Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
- Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
- Maintain controls documentation and ensure consistency across all program workstreams.
- Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
- Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
- Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
- Familiarity with SAP.
- Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Staff Project Controls Specialist
GTT, LLC
Location: Conshohocken, PA
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Pay Rate: $50.00 $58.00 / Hour (USD)
- Travel Requirements: 25% travel to PPL office at the Lehigh service center; must drive to Allentown, PA once per week (approximately 45-minute drive from office)
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
This role is for PLL Schedule Support. The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Follow project execution plans.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
- Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
- Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
- Develop and present a cash flow report.
- Develop various levels of schedules.
- Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
- Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
- Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
- Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
- Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
- Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
- Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
- Input and validate progress measurement.
- Develop and maintain progress curves.
- Perform material takeoffs.
- Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification ability to obtain required.
- 5 years of direct project controls experience (with Bachelor's Degree) or equivalent applicable experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred for schedule support role.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the firm operates from 75 offices across the country and internationally, employing more than 14,500 employee-owners and generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. What distinguishes this organization is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model, which aligns every full-time employee's professional incentives with company performance a structure that has earned the firm a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, an 87% employee recommendation rate, and recognition as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential projects such as major airport expansions and large-scale energy infrastructure.
About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Project Controls Specialist
Quadrant, Inc.
Bethesda, MD
Pay From: $80,000 per year
MUST:
Experienced Project Controls Specialist
8+ years of professional experience in project controls, program financial management, project accounting, contract finance, or a closely related discipline
5+ years supporting federal contracts or federally funded programs, with working knowledge of funding controls, labor charging, billing support, and contract financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience with budgets, forecasts, EACs, budget-to-actual and variance analysis, burn rates, labor utilization, funding tracking, invoices, timesheets, and other direct costs.
Experience supporting time-and-materials, fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or hybrid contract structures, with the ability to apply the controls appropriate to the assigned contract type.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, reconciliation, and development of repeatable financial models and trackers.
Ability to interpret contract data, reconcile information across source systems, maintain an audit trail, and explain financial results to program and non-financial stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, judgment, organization, written communication, and ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint or Deltek Time and Expense, JAMIS, Cognos, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, or comparable project accounting and enterprise financial systems.
Experience with subcontractor financial administration, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, accruals, and accounts payable coordination
Bachelors Degree required
DUTIES:
Develop and maintain project budgets, funding plans, forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC) projections, burn-rate analyses, and budget-to-actual reporting for one or more federal programs.
Monitor planned versus actual labor hours, staffing levels, labor-category utilization, employee utilization, charge codes, unbillable time, leave impacts, and resource allocation.
Review timesheets for accuracy, completeness, authorization, correct charge codes, and compliance with company policy and applicable contract requirements; coordinate correction of discrepancies before billing and payroll deadlines.
Prepare and validate billing and invoice support, including labor hours, labor categories and rates, other direct costs, travel, cumulative billed amounts, funding ceilings, authorized hours, and supporting documentation.
Review vendor and subcontractor invoices, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, expense documentation, and funding requests; reconcile discrepancies with project, contracts, procurement, and accounts payable teams.
Produce recurring Financial Status Reports, staffing reports, invoice-detail reports, funding trackers, variance analyses, accrual inputs, and management dashboards.
Track obligations, expenditures, unposted costs, funding balances, Limitation of Funds thresholds, contract modifications, period-of-performance changes, and other actions that may affect project execution.
Analyze cost, schedule, staffing, and funding trends; identify financial or operational risks; recommend corrective action or funding realignment; and escalate material variances promptly.
Support monthly close, project reviews, audit requests, reconciliations, and maintenance of complete, traceable project financial records.
Coordinate with program managers and cross-functional stakeholders to translate contract and operational changes into updated budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, billing records, and management reports.
Improve reporting quality and efficiency through standardized templates, documented procedures, data validation, and advanced spreadsheet analysis.
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .
Project Controls Specialist
Artech LLC
Location :80 Park Plaza, Newark, NJ-07101
Duration:12 Months Introduction
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Project Controls Specialist. This role is crucial in ensuring the effective management and reporting of program budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
- Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.
- Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
- Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
- Familiarity with SAP.
- Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
- Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
- Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.
- Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
- Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
- Maintain controls documentation and ensure consistency across all program workstreams.
- Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
- Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
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Project Controls Specialist # 26-19016
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
- Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
- Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.
- Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
- Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
- Maintain controls documentation and ensures consistency across all program workstreams.
- Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
- Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
- Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
- Familiarity with SAP.
- Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit (url removed)
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
AI Statement: By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.
Project Controls Specialist
Crossfire Consulting Corporation
Key Responsibilities
" Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
" Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
" Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.
" Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
" Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
" Maintain controls documentation and ensures consistency across all program workstreams.
" Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
" Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.
Qualifications
" Bachelor s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
" 5 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
" Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
" Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
" Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
" Familiarity with SAP.
" Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
" Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Project Controls Specialist
Integrated Resources, Inc
Location: Hybrid currently 3 days in-office per week
Description:
Key Responsibilities
" Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
" Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
" Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.
" Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
" Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
" Maintain controls documentation and ensures consistency across all program workstreams.
" Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
" Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.
Qualifications
" Bachelor s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
" 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
" Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
" Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
" Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
" Familiarity with SAP.
" Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
" Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Project Controls Specialist
Talent Software Services, Inc.
" Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
" Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
" Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.
" Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
" Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
" Maintain controls documentation and ensures consistency across all program workstreams.
" Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
" Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.
Qualifications
" Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
" 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
" Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
" Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
" Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
" Familiarity with SAP.
" Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
" Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.