Project Controls Specialist

Tri-City Group is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Port Washington, WI to support the financial and operational performance of large-scale construction projects.

About the role

This role plays a key part in managing project data, maintaining schedules, and ensuring accurate reporting to help drive informed decision-making and minimize financial risk.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs and maintain budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and Estimate at Completion and Estimate to Complete projections
• Analyze cost and productivity variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6
• Complete schedule updates, critical path analyses, schedule health assessments, and recovery planning
• Measure project progress and track labor productivity, installed quantities, unit rates, and earned hours
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management processes and performance metrics
• Maintain project dashboards, KPIs, executive summaries, and performance reports
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly project performance updates
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of cost, schedule, and progress data
• Partner with project managers, field teams, Accounting, clients, and general contractors to meet reporting requirements
• Participate in project review meetings and recommend actions to improve project performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Three to seven years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, construction management, or project management
• Experience with cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and Earned Value Management
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules using Primavera P6
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems and Power BI preferred

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret project performance data and ensure accuracy across reporting systems
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Effective communication and collaboration across field teams, project management, accounting, and scheduling functions

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. The work schedule is established by job-site requirements and is subject to change as business needs dictate.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen, reference check, and any background requirements established by the General Contractor.