Project Controls Specialist

Tri-City Electric • Dekalb, IL • 1h ago

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Controls Specialist for DeKalb, IL The Project Controls Specialist will support the financial and operational performance of large-scale construction projects. This role plays a key part in managing project data, maintaining schedules, and ensuring accurate reporting to help drive informed decision-making and minimize financial risk.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Monitor project costs and maintain budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and Estimate at Completion and Estimate to Complete projections

Analyze cost and productivity variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6

Complete schedule updates, critical path analyses, schedule health assessments, and recovery planning

Measure project progress and track labor productivity, installed quantities, unit rates, and earned hours

Implement and maintain Earned Value Management processes and performance metrics

Maintain project dashboards, KPIs, executive summaries, and performance reports

Prepare and present weekly and monthly project performance updates

Ensure the accuracy and consistency of cost, schedule, and progress data

Partner with project managers, field teams, Accounting, clients, and general contractors to meet reporting requirements

Participate in project review meetings and recommend actions to improve project performance

This is a full-time, exempt position. The work schedule is established by job-site requirements and is subject to change as business needs dictate.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Three to seven years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, construction management, or project management

Experience with cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and Earned Value Management

Experience developing and maintaining schedules using Primavera P6

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables, and data analysis

Experience with ERP systems and Power BI preferred

Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret project performance data and ensure accuracy across reporting systems. This includes a high level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Candidates must also communicate effectively and collaborate across field teams, project management, accounting, and scheduling functions.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen, reference check, and any background requirements established by the General Contractor. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Department

Tri-City Mission Critical

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

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