Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.

We don't just build electrical systems — we build careers.

The Project controls in construction involve the processes and procedures used to manage a project's time, cost, and quality. In essence, project controls act as the project's "navigational system", providing the project manager with the information needed to keep the project on course, within budget, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain a realistic project schedule. Monitor progress against the schedule. Identify and manage potential delays. Forecast completion dates.
• Cost Management: Develop and manage project budgets. Track project expenditures and performance. Measure variances from the budget. Forecast project costs.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues. Assess the impact of risks. Develop and implement mitigation plans. Monitor and report on risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Management: Establish processes for managing scope changes. Evaluate the impact of changes on the project schedule and budget. Ensure that changes are approved and documented.
• Reporting & Analysis: Develop and deliver project status reports. Analyze project data to identify trends and potential problems. Provide recommendations to the project team based on data analysis.

Duties of Project Control Personnel

• Data Gathering & Analysis: Collect and analyze project data related to schedule, cost, and risk.
• Forecasting: Predict potential project outcomes based on current performance and trends.
• Communication: Communicate project status and potential issues to the project team and stakeholders.
• Document Control: Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Performance Measurement: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Quality Control: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Earned Value Management (EVM): If applicable, use EVM techniques to monitor project performance and provide insights into project status.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have experience in scheduling software, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of commercial construction.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Experience with PowerBI, Power Apps, and Power Automate preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of NEC basics (not required, but helpful).
• Understanding electrical scopes (conduit, switchgear, lighting, low voltage, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field experience.

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million View more projects on our portfolio page.

All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:

1. Show up every day on time
2. Appreciate instruction from leaders
3. Let your work ethic speak for you
4. Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.