Project Controls Specialist

Location: Dayton, OH, United States Date Posted: Apr 16, 2026 Job ID: R28425 Job Status: Full-Time Job Description Ledcor is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our telecommunications projects, collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure timely, budget‑friendly, and high‑quality project delivery through tracking of project production, analysis of cost and schedule, and reporting back to the business and our stakeholders. This position offers flexible work options including a mixture of work from home, in‑office, and on project sites. The role will begin as a remote (work‑from‑home) position and will transition to a full‑time, in‑office role based in Florence once the new location is operational. Essential Responsibilities Cultivates a thorough understanding of the applicable project/program through critical examinations of the contract provisions, scope of work, estimate, and risk profile. Works with a Project Controls Manager to develop a Project Controls Plan (PCP) and proceeds with the build‑out of the baseline control budget. Assists the Sr. Project Controls Specialist and a Planner/Scheduler to prepare the project/program schedule with input from the client, engineering, procurement, and construction. Meets weekly with Construction to update progress and provide updates to the Planner/Scheduler for the publication of three‑week lookaheads, and month‑end reporting packages. Ensures the timely and accurate recording of project/program progress and provides the information required to facilitate timely and accurate invoicing. Reports on the Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Schedule Variance (SV), and other performance metrics commonly used for monitoring and status of projects/programs. Updates and maintain the Estimate‑at‑Completion (EAC) using standard Estimate‑to‑Complete methodology. Monitors and coordinates with Operations, Commercial, and Finance to manage change to the baseline quantities, scope, cost, and schedule. Qualifications Three to five years of relevant experience within the Telecom construction industry. Familiarity with earned value concepts and key project performance metrics, including Cost Performance Index (CPI), Cost Variance, Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Schedule Variance. Familiarity with Estimate‑at‑Completion (EAC) forecasting. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Named Ranges, Tables, Lookups, IF Statements, Data Validation, Conditional Formatting, Drop‑Down Lists, etc.). Basic knowledge of InEight or Primavera P6 is an asset. Experience with developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) is an asset. Working Conditions This role will begin as a remote (work‑from‑home) position and will transition to a full‑time, in‑office role based in Florence once the new location is operational. Travel up to 25% to Ledcor offices or job sites is expected. Employment Equity At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr