Project Controls Specialist

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

This role involves working on a diverse array of projects, including infrastructure, mission critical, industrial, electrical, and civil projects, with budgets ranging from 5 million to a billion. The successful candidate will support the Project Controls Manager in implementing project controls standards, processes, and reporting across various projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using P6, including bid schedules built from plans and specifications.
• Break down estimates, load costs and resources, and manage cost- and resource-loaded schedules using CPM.
• Track and analyze project performance using earned value metrics (PV, EV, CPI, SPI) and communicate KPIs to project teams and leadership.
• Monitor progress, update schedules with actuals, and identify impacts from delays, changes, or risks.
• Perform schedule and cost variance analysis, change order impact analysis, and forecasting.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Field Supervisors to develop WBS, resolve discrepancies, and mitigate schedule or cost risks.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and proactively flag conditions that could impact project objectives.
• Assist with training and mentoring project teams on project controls tools and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and supporting special initiatives as needed.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in project controls with a mix of schedule and cost management.
• Proficiency in construction, document control, cost control, and scheduling.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong general construction experience across various project types.
• Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with financial software and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project coordination, cost analysis, and quality control capabilities.
• Data entry and inventory control skills.

Work Environment

The position is based in a historical firm located 20 miles from Chicago in Countryside, IL, with occasional travel to job sites across the Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI). Travel expenses are compensated. Work hours are standard from 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday, in-office. The office offers a lively culture with a large space, kitchen, conference rooms, and open cubicles. The company hosts work events, quarterly activities, and a holiday party. The office is adjacent to a warehouse used for fabrication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willowbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $67.31/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 Willowbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.