Staff Project Controls Specialist
Alternate / Related Job Titles
Project Controls Specialist
Senior Project Controls Analyst
Project Scheduling & Cost Controls Specialist
Project Planning & Controls Engineer
Location & Onsite Flexibility
Glen Allen, VA — Onsite
Contract Details
Job Summary
The Staff Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes in partnership with internal project management teams to ensure project deliverables are executed within budget and schedule. This role supports engineering, procurement, and construction planning through detailed scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Project Controls & Planning
Lead project controls activities to support execution within approved budget and schedule.
Ensure proper project setup within Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Develop and maintain schedules, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow reports for multiple projects.
Follow approved project execution plans and controls standards.
Scheduling & Cost Management
Develop schedules at various levels and apply logic ties appropriately.
Monitor resource loading, critical path, and schedule performance.
Perform what-if schedule scenarios and progress evaluations.
Develop and maintain earned value management systems, progress curves, and progress measurement validation.
Review and analyze scheduling reports and backup documentation for accuracy.
Reporting, Audits & Financial Controls
Analyze data, review logs, and generate reports using enterprise tools.
Approve purchase orders and subcontracts for proper coding.
Input and document changes to cost reports and forecasts.
Interface with Project Management and Accounting teams to review project and contingency costs.
Support external audits and perform field audits to validate reporting accuracy.
Review upstream and downstream change orders.
Develop and present cash flow reports.
Collaboration & Oversight
Serve as a technical point of contact for project controls questions.
Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
Consult with project teams on schedule progress and corrective actions.
Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
Assist with project forensic analysis as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills
Project controls, scheduling, and cost management experience
Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques
Project cost management, forecasting, and earned value analysis
Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6
Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction projects
Additional Skills
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience (required), or
Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement
OSHA 10-hour safety certification (required or ability to obtain)
Benefit:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Company
Infrastructure engineering firm dedicated to designing and building essential infrastructure for cities. With a strong commitment to safety and quality since 1898, the organization plays a vital role in building 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 include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-00338
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