Senior Project Controls Specialist

job summary:
Our Client is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist for a long term, possible temp to hire opportunity. Candidate will oversee end-to-end controls across 75+ active, resource-loaded transmission line & substation capital projects in Primavera P6. You will drive baseline budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and utility Capital Program planning in a matrixed environment.

 
location: Tucker, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 70 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

• Independently build, track, and analyze 75+ cost- and resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules for transmission line and substation projects.
• Conduct continuous cost/schedule variance analysis and implement proactive mitigation plans to resolve negative trends.
• Lead initial budget setup, rolling forecasts, and ongoing cost variance reporting for financial alignment.
• Feed critical cost and schedule data into macro-level annual Capital Program budget planning.
• Communicate risk profiles and status updates across matrixed teams and executive leadership; execute formal project close-outs to refine future baselines.

qualifications:
7+ years in Project Controls/Scheduling within Utility, Power Delivery, or Energy infrastructure.

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for cost and resource loading (Required).

Direct experience in Electric Transmission Line & Substation capital projects with a proven track record managing portfolios of 75+ active schedules (Required).

Strong background in capital budgeting, rolling forecasts, EVM, and cost variance analysis (Required).

Ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed setup and communicate clearly with management (Required).

B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field. PMI-SP, AACE (EVP/PSP), or PMP preferred. Large-scale utility program budgeting experience preferred...

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skills:
variance analysis,Primavera P6,budgeting,forecasts,Program planning,Project Controls

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.