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Project Controls Specialist

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Newton, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist - MA/KY
Pay range $60 - 75/hr
Work Type: Onsite
Location: Newton, MA
 
Description:
  • The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
  • Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
  • Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
  • Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts for multiple projects.
  • Follow project execution plans.
  • Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost control.
  • Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
  • Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
  • Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
  • Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
  • Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
  • Develop and present a cash flow report.
  • Develop various levels of schedules.
  • Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
  • Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
  • Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
  • Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
  • Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
  • Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
  • Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating project cost management, and forecasting.
  • Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
  • Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
  • Input and validate progress measurement.
  • Develop and maintain progress curves.
  • Perform material takeoffs.
  • Project Controls Specialist will perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
  • Perform field audits to validate the accuracy of reporting and processes.
  • Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field. and 3 years of direct project controls experience.
  • Required or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
 
Required
  • Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
 
Note:
  • This role is in Newton, MA, but will have regular travel to the client office in KY.
 
Benefits:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT
  • GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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