Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Project Controls Manager

Compensation: $75,000 - $115,000

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary:

As the Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting project planning, scheduling, cost control, reporting, and project performance across multiple telecommunications construction projects. You will coordinate with project teams, finance, engineering, construction, contractors, and clients to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality objectives. As the Project Controls Specialist, your customers are internal project teams, field operations, contractors, and clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through accurate project controls, proactive communication, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Support project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and reporting activities to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

• Coordinate with project teams, finance, engineering, construction, suppliers, and contractors to collect project data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate project documentation.

• Prepare and maintain project schedules, cost reports, performance metrics, milestone tracking, and management reports using project management tools.

• Facilitate project meetings, communicate project status, risks, milestones, and schedule updates to internal stakeholders, contractors, and clients.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or risks, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in developing standardized project controls procedures, reporting processes, and data management practices to improve project performance and operational efficiency.

• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project controls, project scheduling, or construction project management.

• Experience supporting telecommunications, utility, engineering, or construction projects.

• Experience utilizing project scheduling and reporting software.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Smartsheet, and other project management software.

• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and construction management principles.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Ability to analyze project performance, identify risks, and recommend solutions to maintain project objectives.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting broadband, telecommunications, or utility infrastructure projects.

• Experience with project financial reporting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other project controls certifications.

• Advanced experience with project scheduling and reporting tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and work in both office and field environments for extended periods.

• Occasional travel to project sites as needed.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting

• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles

• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage

• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)

• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year

• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store

• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.