Senior Project Controls Specialist

Senior Project Controls Specialist

Position Summary

The Senior Project Controls Specialist at Augment Professional Services (APS) provides advanced leadership and technical expertise in project controls for complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing project schedules, cost control systems, forecasting models, and earned value management processes. The Senior Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to project leadership and clients, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, accurately reported, and aligned with contractual and financial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project controls execution across multiple or complex projects.

• Establish and govern project controls standards, procedures, and best practices.

• Ensure accurate project setup and data integrity within enterprise planning systems.

• Develop and manage integrated cost and schedule control systems.

• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).

• Develop and maintain master schedules, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts.

• Lead engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, and logistics.

• Serve as the primary technical authority for project controls.

• Approve purchase orders and subcontracts for cost coding and compliance.

• Review and manage contract and change order impacts.

• Lead earned value management system development and oversight.

• Perform advanced schedule analysis, critical path analysis, and what-if scenarios.

• Develop and present executive-level cash flow and performance reports.

• Lead Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).

• Monitor and govern resource-loaded schedules.

• Interface with accounting, procurement, and project management teams.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Perform and oversee field audits.

• Lead project forensic analysis and claims support.

• Mentor and support Assistant and Staff Project Controls Specialists.

• Ensure compliance with APS policies, safety standards, and client requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.

• 7 years of progressive project controls experience.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Technical Skills

• Advanced experience with Oracle Primavera P6.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Expert-level knowledge of scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and earned value.

Professional Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills.

• Ability to interface with senior leadership and clients.

• Willingness to take a field assignment.

Certifications

• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (ability to obtain required).

About Augment Professional Services (APS)

Augment Professional Services (APS) is a specialized professional services firm providing technical and project delivery talent to the Technology, Energy & Utilities, and EPC industries. APS partners with clients to deliver high‑quality project execution support across the full project lifecycle, from early planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. Our professionals are embedded within client teams and are trusted contributors to critical infrastructure and industrial projects nationwide.

Salary : $70 - $75