Project Controls Specialist II

This is a 3-year contract with potential for extension, located in Charlotte, NC. Hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in office.

About the role

This is the intermediate level of the Project Controls classification hierarchy. Workers at this level are responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments with general oversight. They effectively apply fundamental project controls principles and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. This position is assigned to a high volume of projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix.

Responsibilities include leading schedule review meetings and working with the project team to obtain information to build and update the project schedule using Primavera (P6).

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete routine aspects of project control assignments with general oversight.
• Apply fundamental project controls principles and procedures to complex and varied work.
• Use Primavera (P6) as the primary scheduling software.
• Lead schedule review meetings and collaborate with the project team to build and update project schedules.
• Work with project teams of external suppliers and vendors.

Requirements

• Graduation from a two-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 2 years of project controls scheduling experience using Primavera (P6).
• Minimum of 5 years of project controls scheduling experience using Primavera (P6) in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of project controls principles.
• Proficiency with project management/project controls concepts and computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, and spreadsheets.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field.
• PMI or AACE certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP).
• Experience with software such as Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Powerplant, Maximo, or PeopleSoft.

Pay

$50.00 - $60.00/hour (W2 contract).

Benefits

No PTO or traditional benefits provided. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Schedule

Hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in office.