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Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company

Staff Project Controls Specialist

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Job Overview The

Staff Project Controls Specialist

will lead and support project controls processes across planning, scheduling, cost management, and forecasting to ensure projects are executed efficiently and within scope. This role partners closely with internal project management teams to maintain accurate cost, schedule, and resource data using enterprise-level project control software.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project controls processes for multiple projects, ensuring budget and schedule alignment.

Set up projects within the Enterprise Planning & Controls software environment.

Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and detailed project schedules.

Develop, implement, and track cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts.

Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams to monitor performance.

Approve purchase orders and subcontracts for correct coding and documentation.

Manage and track project change orders (both upstream and downstream).

Develop and present cash flow reports and earned value analyses.

Conduct “what-if” schedule scenarios and provide progress measurement updates.

Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) and generate schedule reports.

Ensure data accuracy through audits and quality checks of project control deliverables.

Assist in forensic project analysis and performance improvement reviews.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

Minimum 3 years of project controls experience.

Strong scheduling background, with cost control experience preferred.

Familiarity with Oracle Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling tools.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Prior experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.

OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain).

Knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS).

Experience in resource loading and progress measurement systems.

Required Skills

Project Scheduling & Forecasting

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development

Cost Control & Cash Flow Reporting

Preferred Skills

Primavera P6 & Enterprise Planning Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

Quality Assurance & Field Audit Support

Additional Skills

Forensic project analysis

Material takeoffs and progress curve development

Change order review and documentation

Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

About the Client Infrastructure Engineering Firm. We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with major life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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