Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

Location: Glen Allen, VA

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: June 1, 2026
• Pay Rate: $45.00-$53.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule. This role supports a project team that consists of an Assistant Project Manager (APM) and a Project Controls Specialist. The workload varies week to week and candidates should expect approximately a 50/50 split between cost and scheduling work; candidates must be proficient and comfortable in both areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Follow project execution plans.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop various levels of schedules.
• Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
• Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
• Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
• Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
• Input and validate progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Perform material takeoffs.
• Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in cost reporting (historically managed in Excel; transitioned to an internal application that is straightforward and easy to learn).
• Proficiency in scheduling .
• Candidates at the Staff level are not expected to be experts in all systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred (core reporting software).
• Experience with Power BI .
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification - ability to obtain.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (business or engineering acceptable); OR applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Required Experience

• 3 years of direct project controls experience required (experience level of 3-7 years targeted for this role).
• Background in construction or engineering.

Important Notes

• Interview Process: Initial interview with Nicholas, followed by a second interview with the internal program team. A client interview is possible after the second interview (decision made at that time).

About the Client

Infrastructure engineering firm designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-04989 Industry: Engineering

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