Program Controls Specialist

Role Description Arcadis is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our dynamic and rapidly expanding project management team within the Water business line based in our Chicago, IL office. This position supports clients and project teams with project controls from the design phase through construction on municipal water, stormwater, and wastewater projects. The role provides cost control, performs scheduling analysis and reports, and offers additional assistance as needed. Accountabilities CPM Scheduling services: Develop Master, Design, and Construction CPM schedules from project documents. Utilize Oracle Primavera P6 and/or MS Project scheduling software. Track and report on planned versus actual cost and schedule performance. Conduct impact analysis of potential delays and changes. Analyze schedules to identify duration and logic issues. Cost Control services: Develop cost estimate Excel‑based templates or utilize provided cost control software. Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts (EAC/ETC), cost reports and cash‑flow projections for team and clients. Prepare and analyze project cost, labor utilization, and profitability across internal teams. Prepare corrective action recommendations to address actual or forecasted cost overruns. Document and Contract Management: Support project team in document control and communication. Become proficient in the use of Project Management Information System (PMIS) software. Provide project‑related reports and tracking logs from PMIS. Support management of documents in the PMIS by clients, designers, and contractors for each project. Funding: Support funding team in all areas of State Revolving Fund planning, applications, and compliance reporting. Support Grant/Loan applications. Assist with compliance reporting and funding disbursements. Work with various clients to coordinate funding initiatives. Required Qualifications 5+ years of relevant project controls experience; preferred civil/utility project type experience. Proficient cost and scheduling knowledge; advanced Excel and P6/Project user. Strong oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and communicate vast amounts of data. Additional Skills and Attributes Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to problems, with a high level of math aptitude. Ability to multi‑task several priorities and possess solid time‑management skills. Power BI (or Tableau) for financial modeling and dashboard reporting. Equal Opportunity Statement We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Benefits Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $98,000 - $145,000; actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. Additional Notes LI-RT4 #Resilience-NA #Water-NA #J-18808-Ljbffr Poutrix