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Project Control Specialist

Insight Global
Newton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Control Specialist position at Insight Global?

Job 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 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). - Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects. - Follow project execution plans. - 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. - Analyzes and evaluates 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. - Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables. - Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes. - Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.- Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards


We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.


Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field.

-2 years of direct project controls experience.

-Scheduling experience

-Cost/budget management

-Cost forecasting

-Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office.

- OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain


Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

Utility experience

Data experience

Power BI

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.


Compensation

$45-$50/hr

Salary : $45 - $50

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