Project controls specialist Job Description

Project controls specialist Job Description Template

Project Controls Specialists oversee project logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring that they are accurate and up-to-date
  • Implement and maintain project cost control systems, including monitoring and forecasting project expenditures
  • Analyze project data and provide regular reports on project status, including cost and schedule performance
  • Ensure compliance with project management processes and procedures, as well as with applicable regulations and standards
  • Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies as needed
  • Coordinate with project team members to ensure that project objectives are met
  • Provide guidance and support to project managers on project control issues
  • Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, preferably in the construction industry
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices, including scheduling, cost control, and risk management
  • Proficient in project management tools such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Excel
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.