Project Controls Specialist

Position Summary

The Project Controls Specialist II provides intermediate project controls support for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to develop and maintain project schedules, monitor project performance, support cost and change management activities, and provide accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Controls Specialist II plays a key role in ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with project controls systems and reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1) Project Controls & Execution

Monitor project performance, including contract value, cost, margin, schedule, and change management.

Develop, maintain, and update detailed CPM schedules to support project planning, resource management, and execution.

Perform schedule analysis and earned value reporting to track project progress and performance.

Utilize Primavera P6, SAP, Excel, and database tools to plan, document, monitor, trend, and report project activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover.

Support Project Managers by providing project controls tools, schedule updates, and reporting throughout project execution.

Assist with project setup, change order tracking, and project closeout activities when needed.

Help maintain accurate project documentation and reporting records. These responsibilities align directly with the PC II expectations and incorporate selected foundational duties from the PC I level where appropriate

2) Project Coordination & Communication

Support Project and Construction Managers during progress review meetings with customers and stakeholders.

Coordinate with Owners, Owner's Representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams to communicate project status and align execution activities.

Assist in identifying schedule risks, project impacts, and opportunities for improvement.

Provide accurate project reporting to support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

3) Systems & Reporting

Utilize SAP, Primavera P6, Excel, and other project controls systems to generate reports and maintain project data.

Develop and maintain project reporting tools and dashboards.

Apply moderate SAP Project Systems (PS) knowledge and Excel logic formulas to improve reporting accuracy.

Utilize basic VBA skills to support reporting efficiency and automation opportunities.

Ensure project data integrity and timely reporting of project performance metrics.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum 2 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost control, project planning, construction, engineering, or related project support.

Experience supporting engineering, procurement, or construction projects preferred.

Working knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and earned value concepts.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SAP.

Experience using Primavera P6 preferred.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

4 – year technical degree preferred