Project Controls Specialist

About the role

Build the Plans That Keep Major Infrastructure Projects on Track. Are you a project controls professional who enjoys turning complex project data into actionable insights? We're looking for a Staff Project Controls Specialist to partner with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to help deliver large-scale infrastructure and utility projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Project Controls & Planning
  • Lead project controls activities to help deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and performance reports.
  • Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) that support effective planning and cost tracking.
  • Support project execution planning and ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and budget.
• Scheduling & Analysis
  • Build and maintain project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.
  • Analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and recommend recovery strategies.
  • Perform schedule impact assessments and "what-if" scenario analyses.
  • Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) and stakeholder schedule reviews.
  • Monitor resource loading to ensure staffing plans align with project needs.
• Cost Control & Forecasting
  • Track project costs, budgets, contingencies, and forecasts.
  • Develop and maintain earned value metrics, progress curves, and project KPIs.
  • Review change orders for schedule and cost impacts.
  • Partner with project management and accounting teams on financial reporting and forecasting.
  • Support audits through accurate cost tracking and documentation.
• Reporting & Data Management
  • Analyze project data and generate meaningful reports and dashboards.
  • Utilize project controls software, Primavera P6, Power BI, and other reporting tools.
  • Maintain accurate records, document control processes, and project controls databases.
  • Present project performance data clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
• Field & Quality Support
  • Conduct quality reviews of project controls deliverables.
  • Participate in field audits to validate progress and reporting accuracy.
  • Support project reviews and forensic analysis efforts when needed.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • 3+ years of project controls experience with a strong focus on project scheduling.
  • Experience supporting engineering, construction, utility, or infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and schedule development.
  • Experience with cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and project performance reporting.
  • Ability to build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with project controls software and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to obtain OSHA-10 certification.
  • Ability to work in the Lexington, KY area and travel locally to client sites as needed.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Utility industry experience, particularly transmission, distribution, or substation projects.
  • Primavera P6 experience.
  • Power BI reporting and dashboard development experience.
  • Familiarity with monday.com or similar project management platforms.
  • Consulting or professional services experience.
  • Experience with earned value management (EVM) and project performance metrics.