Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

Build clarity. Drive performance. Shape complex programs.

Join a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and construction firm headquartered in Kansas City, where project controls professionals play a vital role in delivering high-visibility programs. As a Project Controls Specialist, you'll be at the intersection of data, strategy, and execution-helping project teams and clients understand where projects stand, where they're headed, and how to get there successfully.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning complex information into clear insights, partnering with diverse teams, and proactively managing risk on large-scale programs.

What You'll Do

• Own program reporting by maintaining reporting systems and repositories and delivering clear, professional, client-facing reports.
• Support industry-standard planning and controls tools across scheduling, cost management, forecasting, estimating, document control, and program dashboards.
• Develop and manage schedules using WBS-based structures, logic ties, and critical path analysis-running "what-if" scenarios to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present cost, forecast, and cash flow reports, explaining key drivers, trends, and variances to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reviews to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Perform quality checks on project controls deliverables and help ensure alignment with established execution manuals and best practices.
• Track performance over time by monitoring resource loading, progress measurement, and maintaining progress curves.
• Conduct occasional field audits to validate reported progress and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Participate in interactive planning meetings (IPPMs) and serve as a trusted resource for project controls questions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field plus 3+ years of hands-on project controls experience
• (Equivalent applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• Proven experience supporting scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and reporting on complex projects or programs.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (preferred) or similar scheduling tools, including WBS development and logic-driven schedules.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to clearly communicate data-driven insights.
• Confidence presenting information to project teams, leadership, and clients.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

Why You'll Enjoy Working Here

• Employee-owned culture where your contributions directly impact shared success.
• A collaborative, professional environment that values quality, accountability, and safety.
• A balance of office-based analytical work and occasional field exposure, offering variety and real-world context.
• Structured training and development resources to support your technical growth and long-term career progression.

If you enjoy solving complex project challenges, partnering with teams, and delivering insights that drive results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in project controls.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.00/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 Jun 4, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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