Our client is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support its Project Management Office (PMO) in delivering large-scale capital programs. This role focuses on project scheduling, cost control, and performance reporting, ensuring effective oversight of project budgets, timelines, and delivery performance.
Duration: 12 months
Location: New York City
Responsibilities
- Perform project controls functions including scheduling, cost control, and performance monitoring
- Support PMO initiatives and provide project control services across multiple programs
- Analyze data from integrated project control and reporting systems to identify trends and risks
- Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6
- Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis and identify project delivery concerns
- Prepare and present project control reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
- Provide milestone tracking and look-ahead reporting
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to review scope, schedule, and cost performance
- Recommend improvements to project control processes, tools, and reporting systems
- Support development and maintenance of capital program dashboards
- Assist in onboarding and training of new team members
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost management
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Primavera P6
- Strong knowledge of: Project scheduling and cost control methodologies, Work breakdown structures (WBS)
- Performance reporting and variance analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or PMP certification with technical background)
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting large-scale capital or infrastructure programs
- Familiarity with capital planning, cost-benefit analysis, and risk management frameworks
- Experience working within PMO environments
