What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Project Controls Specialist position at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company?
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Staff Project Controls Specialist
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Phoenix, AZ
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details:
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will support the internal Project Management Team in planning, tracking, and delivering critical infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget. This role oversees cost control, Primavera P6 scheduling, reporting, change management, and performance tracking across engineering, procurement, and construction workflows.Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Engineering Firm
We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.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!Job Number: 25-25589
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Staff Project Controls Specialist
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
- Project Scheduler
- Cost Control Specialist
- Construction Project Analyst
- Planning & Scheduling Engineer
- Project Controls Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details:
- Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Start: 10/06/2025
- End: 10/03/2026
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will support the internal Project Management Team in planning, tracking, and delivering critical infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget. This role oversees cost control, Primavera P6 scheduling, reporting, change management, and performance tracking across engineering, procurement, and construction workflows.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all project control processes with internal teams
- Set up and maintain Enterprise Planning & Controls software
- Analyze and report project metrics, cash flow, and schedules
- Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Coordinate procurement planning, scheduling, logistics, and cost tracking
- Review and approve Purchase Orders/Subcontracts for proper cost coding
- Prepare reports for project audits, change orders, and contingency forecasts
- Monitor and analyze KPIs, progress curves, and earned value
- Conduct “what-if” schedule simulations and forensic analysis
- Develop and distribute scheduling reports with appropriate formatting
- Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain project alignment and execution
- Perform quality checks, field audits, and material takeoffs
- Support project planning meetings and reporting requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience
- 3 years of project controls experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power BI
- Familiarity with earned value management, KPIs, and scheduling techniques
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6
- Prior work on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects
- Knowledge of schedule logic ties and resource loading
- Understanding of cost forecasting and audit preparation
- Experience working in infrastructure, energy, or municipal project settings
- Project controls and cost management
- Schedule creation and analysis (Primavera P6 preferred)
- KPI monitoring and earned value reporting
- Power BI reporting
- Engineering or infrastructure project experience
- Change order and contingency cost analysis
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Field progress measurements
- Material takeoffs and project forensic analysis
- Interfacing with accounting and audits
- Use of enterprise planning tools
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
Infrastructure Engineering Firm
We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.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!Job Number: 25-25589
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