Project Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.”

About the Company:
GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Project Control Specialist
Industry: Public Sector / Contracts & Finance
Location: Linthicum MD (Hybrid)
Rate: $43/hr - $49.47/hr

Position Overview
We’re hiring a Project Control Specialist to track the financial and administrative health of active contracts. You’ll maintain contract files, monitor deliverables, and validate all financial transactions using automated tracking systems. Success in this role requires hands-on experience with cost reporting, manpower/resource planning, and creating clear financial reports and presentations. Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, Perl/CGI, JavaScript, Java) is helpful for building simple tools and dashboards to improve visibility and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts daily: Track budgets, burn rates, deliverables, milestones, and contract value using automated systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain clean records: Establish and update contract files, change logs, and documentation to ensure audit-ready accuracy.
• Validate financials: Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, and payments; verify funding and spending against contract terms.
• Report clearly: Prepare weekly/monthly financial reports and executive presentations showing status, risks, and variances.
• Plan resources: Assist with manpower and resource planning; provide data for forecasts, staffing, and scheduling decisions.
• Support compliance: Ensure deliverables meet contract guidelines; track due dates, approvals, and submission status.
• Build simple tools: Use web technologies (HTML, CGI/Perl, JavaScript, Java) to develop or enhance basic tracking pages, forms, or reports that streamline monitoring.
• Collaborate: Partner with project managers, finance, procurement, and vendors to resolve issues quickly and keep data aligned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience with monitoring/management systems for contracts or projects.
• Knowledge of manpower/resource planning, cost reporting, and contract guidelines.
• 1+ year experience building simple web-based tools or pages using HTML, CGI/Perl, JavaScript, or Java.
• Strong skills in spreadsheets and automated tracking systems; able to produce accurate reports and presentations.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
• Prior State contract experience and Team Lead experience

GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.

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