Project Controls Specialist

About the role

The Select Group is hiring a Project Controls Specialist who will work 100% on‑site with occasional travel. The specialist manages the commercial aspects of large infrastructure, utilities, and construction projects, including accounting, contracts, and supplier management. They partner with project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Must‑Have Skills

• 8+ years of direct Project Controls experience within the construction industry
• Experience supporting cost controls of large‑scale infrastructure, utility, and/or construction projects
• Cost controls, budget forecasting, and financial data collection/reporting experience
• Project schedule management experience
• Contract management, negotiation, and administration experience
• Procurement processes, due diligence, contract negotiations, change order submission, purchase order management, and RFI handling
• Strong communication skills, collaborative & proactive mindset, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Data center experience
• Utilities and/or civil engineering background

Education & Certifications

• Accounting or Finance background
• Familiarity with land acquisition (zoning, permitting), utility management, and contract negotiation
• Active and relevant certifications (specific certifications not listed)

Internal Tools

Skyvine, Quickbase, Accord, Primavera.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

Overall

• Become a core member of the NASA (North America and South America) control team with a focus on schedule controls and financial data accuracy.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and forecasts aligned with infrastructure and land acquisition milestones.
• Track and report on project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) and other metrics to ensure budget and timeline adherence.
• Coordinate with real estate, utility, and engineering teams to monitor land acquisition and infrastructure progress.
• Monitor utility negotiations and infrastructure projects to address potential delays or risks.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and cross‑functional teams to align on timelines, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Manage change control processes and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide financial reports and assist with audits as required, ensuring compliance with cost management procedures.

Schedule Development, Management & Forecasting

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules aligned to infrastructure build‑out and land acquisition milestones.
• Maintain and update schedules to reflect real‑time progress, dependencies, and constraints.
• Ensure schedule integrity across all workstreams (real estate, utilities, engineering, construction).
• Build and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) across multiple stakeholders.
• Develop forward‑looking forecasts incorporating risks, delays, and opportunities.
• Identify critical path activities and proactively mitigate schedule risks.

Schedule Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Track day‑to‑day project progress against schedule baselines.
• Analyze schedule performance and prepare regular status updates.
• Provide transparent reporting to project managers and stakeholders on timeline performance.

Cross‑Functional Coordination & Schedule Alignment

• Coordinate with real estate teams on land acquisition milestones.
• Work with utility providers on capacity, timelines, and negotiations.
• Align engineering and construction teams, vendors, subcontractors, and internal groups to project schedules and delivery timelines.
• Monitor utility negotiations and infrastructure readiness to prevent downstream delays.
• Ensure all parties are aligned to milestones, sequencing, and dependencies.

Risk, Change & Contingency Management

• Identify and manage schedule risks and potential delays proactively.
• Implement change management processes, risk management frameworks, and contingency planning.
• Evaluate impact of scope changes, contract changes, and external dependencies.
• Maintain updated schedules reflecting approved changes and revised timelines.

Cost Tracking, Forecasting & Financial Controls

• Monitor project costs versus budget and track overall financial performance.
• Support EVM‑based cost and schedule integration.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts aligned with schedule progress.
• Track cash flow, invoice processing, and budget adherence.
• Provide financial reporting and audit support, ensuring compliance with internal cost management procedures and accounting guidelines.
• Partner with project managers to provide budget‑vs‑actual transparency.

Contract & Commercial Oversight

• Ensure adherence to commercial contract terms.
• Manage contract changes and change orders.
• Align contract deliverables with project schedules and milestones.

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate with construction subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project quality and on‑time delivery.
• Monitor vendor performance against schedule commitments.

Resource Planning

• Determine resource requirements based on schedule needs.
• Ensure availability of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Proactively place orders to avoid schedule delays.

Project Reviews & Lifecycle Management

• Organize and lead project reviews across the lifecycle, including milestone reviews, performance checkpoints, and close‑out activities.
• Evaluate overall project progress and drive corrective actions.

Stakeholder Communication & Accountability

• Communicate project updates, risks, delays, and mitigation plans.
• Maintain open communication channels across all stakeholders.
• Hold teams and partners accountable to schedule commitments and budget constraints.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross‑team alignment.

Foundational Project Controls Responsibilities

• Define project scope and establish baseline schedules and budgets.
• Promote adherence to project controls standards and procedures.
• Continuously improve information management, reporting accuracy, and process consistency.

The Select Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.