Project Controls Specialist

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

As a Project Controls Specialist, you will support the implementation and maintenance of the program reporting data warehouse and produce client-facing program controls reports and data. You will assist clients in configuring program functions in planning and controls, program management through critical path scheduling, estimating, project cost management, forecasting, document control, and reporting across a program. Additionally, you will perform quality reviews and implement program execution manuals.

Responsibilities

• Support quality review of Earned Value Management system reporting.

• Perform quality reviews, input, document changes, and present cost management and forecast reports to program stakeholders.

• Develop and present cash flow reports to program stakeholders.

• Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the planning and controls software.

• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), develop various levels of schedules, apply logic ties within the schedules, and perform schedule what-if scenarios to identify and proactively monitor progress risks.

• Develop and execute, review, and analyze pre-programmed program scheduling reports and supporting documentation for accuracy.

• Monitor resource loading of a schedule.

• Input and validate progress measurement and maintain progress curves.

• Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.

• Support implementation and risk management processes by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.

• Support the Interactive Program Planning Meetings (IPPM).

• Analyze forecasted program costs including performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.

• Serve as a point of contact for technical project controls questions from the program team.

• Assist higher level controls personnel with updates to internally facing financial systems.

• Assist in communicating the impact of changes to internal financials as directed.

• Maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers, and contractors.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Primavera P6.

• Proficiency in project control, cost control, and forecasting.

• Ability to perform cost analysis, scheduling, and estimating.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field with 3 years of direct project controls experience, or applicable experience as a substitute.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 is preferred.

• OSHA 10-hour safety certification or ability to obtain.

Work Environment

The role involves working with various technologies and equipment, including planning and controls software, and requires effective communication with program stakeholders and team members. The position may involve field audits and meetings to validate processes and support planning meetings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is necessary, and the environment encourages maintaining effective relationships with clients, customers, and contractors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

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