Project Control Specialist

Job Description

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Las Vegas, NV.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Review contractor baseline schedules and monthly schedule updates for accuracy, logic, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and identify potential delays or recovery opportunities.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts throughout all phases of construction.
• Track cost performance, prepare cash flow forecasts, and support change management processes.
• Analyze schedule and cost variances and prepare recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and executive-level project performance reports, dashboards, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Support project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management activities where applicable.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and clients regarding schedule, cost, and progress updates.
• Maintain project controls databases, logs, and reporting systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in reviewing change orders, claims, Requests for Information (RFIs), and contract modifications for schedule and cost impacts.
• Participate in project meetings and provide project controls updates, analysis, and recommendations.
• Maintain historical project data and lessons learned for future planning and benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, contractual requirements, organizational policies, and industry best practices.
• Support project closeout activities, including final reporting, documentation, and archive of project controls records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–10+ years of experience in project controls, project management, construction management, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting capital construction projects in transportation, aviation, public works, utilities, commercial, industrial, or vertical construction environments.
• Experience with scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and project performance reporting.

D’Leon Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.