Staff Project Controls Specialist

About the role

Staff Project Controls Specialist (12 month contract) based in Akron, OH. The role involves leading project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute deliverables within budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Ensure project set‑up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approve purchase orders and/or subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules.
• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
• Develop, review, and analyze pre‑programmed project scheduling reports and back‑up documentation for accuracy.
• Consult with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method, estimating, project cost management, and forecasting.
• Perform schedule “what‑if” scenarios.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
• Input and validate progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Perform material takeoffs.
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Capable of assisting with project forensic analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct project controls experience (equivalent experience may be substituted for the degree requirement).
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 10‑hour safety certification.

Benefits

ESPO offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Group health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan (available after satisfying the required waiting