Project Control Specialist IV

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking a Project Control Specialist IV responsible for managing project controls across cost, schedule, and forecasting for large-scale construction projects. This role supports the full project lifecycle from planning through close-out, ensuring accurate reporting, risk visibility, and alignment with contractual and financial requirements.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting across all phases
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules (Primavera P6)
• Perform schedule analysis (critical path, variance, progress validation)
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance
• Identify risks, cost/schedule variances, and provide mitigation plans
• Support contract administration, change orders, and entitlement analysis
• Partner with finance/accounting on project reporting and forecasting
• Oversee document control processes (RFIs, submittals, transmittals) in systems like Unifie
• Interface with project teams, contractors, and vendors to validate cost and schedule data

Skills

• Experience in project controls on construction or capital projects
• Experience with resource-loaded schedules and progress tracking
• Understanding of construction contracts (EPC, Lump Sum, T&M, Cost Plus, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify risks early and drive action
• Comfortable working across project, finance, and contractor teams
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Primavera P6 (required)
• Cost forecasting/budgeting
• Schedule analysis
• Earned Value Management (EVM)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Primavera Unifier or similar document management tools
• Background in utilities, power generation, or heavy construction
• Familiarity with financial modeling / corporate forecasting tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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