Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

Company: COLASKA

Job Location: JUNEAU, ALASKA, USA

Type of Contract: Regular

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Project Controls Specialist to assist with leading planning, execution, and delivery of a complex remote infrastructure project. This role focuses heavily on CPM scheduling, cost and earned value analysis, collaborative planning, and risk management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Project Scheduling & Controls
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules for heavy civil construction project
• Perform frequent schedule updates, progress tracking, and variance analysis
• Identify schedule risks, critical path impacts, and recovery strategies
• Communicate schedule performance and forecasts to stakeholders

• Cost Management & Earned Value
• Track project budgets, commitments, and actual costs
• Perform earned value analysis (EVA) to measure project performance and productivity
• Prepare cost forecasts, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
• Support financial reporting and ensure alignment with project objectives

• Quantity Takeoffs & Production Tracking
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for key work items
• Track installed quantities against budget and schedule
• Analyze productivity rates and production performance
• Support field teams with data-driven insights for improved execution

• Collaborative Planning & Stakeholder Coordination
• Lead collaborative work plan development with internal project teams
• Facilitate workshop-style planning sessions involving project stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with project owners and third-party construction administration teams
• Negotiate sequencing, phasing, and execution strategies to align expectations

• Risk Management
• Identify, evaluate, and document project risks and opportunities
• Lead risk analysis efforts and maintain risk registers
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and assign ownership of risk elements
• Continuously monitor and adjust risk strategies throughout the project lifecycle

• Subcontractor Management
• Analyze subcontractor bids and evaluate cost competitiveness and scope completeness
• Lead subcontractor selection and procurement processes
• Monitor subcontractor performance relative to cost, schedule, and quality expectations

• Communication & Remote Coordination
• Maintain consistent availability via phone and Microsoft Teams for team coordination
• Provide clear and timely communication to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience in heavy civil construction (e.g., highways, bridges, earthwork, utilities)
• Proficiency in CPM scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
• Strong understanding of earned value management and project controls
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder negotiations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.