Project Controls Specialist II

Location: Hybrid (75% remote, 25% onsite in North Carolina or Connecticut)

Duration: 40+ hours

Pay Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Position Details: The Project Controls Specialist II will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, and client stakeholders to ensure project performance is accurately measured, reported, and aligned with established project objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, expertise in project controls systems, and experience supporting large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software. Monitor project progress and performance against baseline schedules and budgets.

• Support cost engineering functions, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Prepare weekly and monthly project controls reports for project management and client review.

• Analyze schedule impacts, critical path activities, and recovery plans. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to collect and validate project progress data.

• Review and evaluate subcontractor and vendor schedule submissions. Identify project risks and opportunities affecting schedule and cost performance. Support change management processes, including schedule and cost impact assessments. Participate in project review meetings and provide recommendations to improve project performance. Develop project dashboards, performance metrics, and management reports. Ensure project controls processes comply with company standards and client requirements.

Requirements: 

• High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas.

• 3-5 years of experience in project controls with a focus on the nuclear engineering industry.

• Problem-solving skills, ability to resolve complex situations with appropriate management.

• Requires excellent working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.

• Must have a proven record and experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects.

• Must have an understanding of the basic principles of project management.

• Requires an excellent general understanding of Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control.

• Must have a high degree of computer literacy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.

Physical Requirements:  Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities.  Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.