Staff Project Controls Specialist

GTT, LLC

Bloomington, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$50 Per Hour
LOCATION
Bloomington, MN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Staff Project Controls Specialist
Alternate Job Titles:
  • Project Controls Analyst
  • Project Scheduler & Cost Controls Specialist
  • EPC Project Controls Coordinator
  • Construction Project Controls Analyst
  • Primavera P6 Project Scheduler

Location
Bloomington, Minnesota

Contract Details
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $35 – $50 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Core Business Hours
Work Model: Onsite

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Project Controls Specialist to lead project controls processes and support project execution within budget and schedule. This role partners closely with Project Management and Accounting teams to ensure accurate forecasting, scheduling, and cost control across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in scheduling, cost forecasting, earned value management, and Primavera P6 within infrastructure or construction environments.

Key Responsibilities
Project Scheduling & Planning
  • Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Develop and manage multiple levels of project schedules
  • Apply and validate logic ties within schedules
  • Perform critical path method (CPM) analysis and what-if scenarios
  • Monitor resource loading and schedule performance
  • Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM)
Cost Control & Forecasting
  • Develop and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
  • Review project costs, contingency budgets, and change orders
  • Approve Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for proper coding
  • Interface with Accounting to support cost tracking and audits
  • Input and document cost changes and forecast updates
Earned Value & Performance Management
  • Develop and maintain an Earned Value Management (EVM) system
  • Input and validate progress measurements
  • Maintain progress curves and reporting dashboards
  • Analyze schedule and cost performance trends
Reporting & Analysis
  • Analyze data and generate reports using Enterprise Planning & Controls software
  • Develop and present cash flow and executive-level reporting
  • Conduct schedule forensic analysis as needed
  • Perform quality checks on project controls deliverables
  • Conduct field audits to validate reporting accuracy
Project Support & Compliance
  • Follow project execution plans and corporate standards
  • Serve as point of contact for technical project control questions
  • Review upstream and downstream contract changes
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
    (Relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement)
  • 3+ years of direct project controls experience
Technical Skills
  • Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of scheduling, forecasting, cost control, and CPM methodologies
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to develop and analyze scheduling and cost reports
Certifications
  • OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain)
Core Competencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills

Performance Expectations
  • Accurate and timely project forecasting and scheduling
  • Improved schedule reliability and cost transparency
  • Effective earned value reporting and performance tracking
  • High-quality documentation and audit-ready reporting

Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About The Company
Infrastructure Engineering Firm designing and building essential infrastructure for cities. With a commitment to safety and quality since 1898, the company plays a critical role in developing and sustaining thriving communities.

About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 26-01566 #gttic #LI-GTT #LI-Onsite #gttjobs

About the Company

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GTT, LLC

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. GTT has been a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years and is one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region. We are known for our Fortune 500 clientele and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers

Awards
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for ( 2019 -2023)
SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm
Inc 5000 Company
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2004
WEBSITE
http://www.gttit.com