About the Role
If you're passionate about bringing clarity, structure, and insight to complex projects, this is an opportunity to play a key role in how projects are planned, tracked, and delivered. As a Project Controls professional, you'll work closely with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and accounting to help ensure projects stay on schedule, on budget, and execution-ready.
Depending on experience, this role can range from a strong entry-level contributor supporting key project controls functions to a senior-level resource influencing strategy, risk mitigation, and decision-making across multiple projects. The common thread is a focus on accuracy, accountability, and adding real value to project execution.
What You'll Do
Support and/or lead project controls processes to ensure successful execution across one or more projects
Set up and maintain projects within enterprise planning and controls systems
Analyze project data, review logs, and generate reports to support schedule and cost visibility
Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to support detailed planning and performance tracking
Develop, maintain, and analyze schedules, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Support engineering, procurement, and construction planning, including logistics and cost control
Partner with Project Managers to support execution plans, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies
Serve as a project controls resource for project team members, answering questions and providing guidance
Review and support Purchase Orders and document changes to cost reports and forecasts
Collaborate with Accounting and Project Management on cost reviews, contingencies, and audit requirements
Review prime contract and subcontract change orders and assess schedule and cost impacts
Develop and present project cash flow and performance reports to internal stakeholders
Build and maintain detailed project schedules, including logic ties and (as experience allows) resource loading
Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) and ongoing progress reviews
Evaluate schedule performance using critical path methods, forecasting, and cost management techniques
Perform schedule "what-if" analyses to support planning and decision-making
Develop and maintain earned value and progress measurement systems
Validate reported progress and maintain progress curves
Perform material takeoffs as needed to support planning and reporting
Conduct quality checks on project controls deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency
Perform field audits to confirm reported progress aligns with site conditions
Assist with project forensic analysis when required
Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and best practices
What You Bring
Experience in project controls, project coordination, scheduling, cost control, or a related project support function within construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects
Understanding of project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and progress measurement fundamentals (depth expected will scale with experience level)
Ability to work across engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment
Ability to obtain OSHA-10 certification
Located in Lexington, KY
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with change management, audits, cost reviews, or earned value analysis
Experience building and analyzing detailed schedules, including critical path logic
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
Why You'll Want This Role
Opportunity to join a team that views project controls as a strategic driver of project success, not just a reporting function
Flexibility in responsibility and scope based on experience level, with clear opportunity for growth
Exposure to all phases of project execution across engineering, procurement, and construction
Collaboration with experienced professionals who value accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ability to make a visible, meaningful impact on high-profile projectsIn
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $66.00/hr.
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 hybrid position in Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
