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Project Controls Specialist

JP Donovan Construction
Rockledge, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Overview

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support cost management, schedule control, and performance analytics across construction projects in the General and Aerospace Construction Industry.
This is not a remote position. 

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Forecasting

  • Develop and manage project budgets, cost codes, and cost breakdown structures.
  • Support monthly cost-to-complete updates, variance analyses, and margin-at-completion forecasting.
  • Monitor committed costs, subcontractor agreements, change orders, labor productivity, and equipment utilization.
  • Provide early-warning indicators for cost overruns and schedule risks.

Schedule Management & Progress Reporting

  • Review and validate project schedules; ensure logic, sequencing, and resource allocations are accurate.
  • Track schedule performance against baseline and integrate schedule data into cost projections and earned-value models.

Change Management & Risk Control

  • Evaluate change events for cost/schedule impact and update budgets and forecasts accordingly.
  • Maintain project risk registers and provide quantitative risk analysis.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Support project controls systems (e.g., Primavera P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Foundations)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
  • Working knowledge of cost control and scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Power BI, Excel advanced modeling).
  • Understanding of contract terms, schedule logic, and cost accounting structures.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with construction projects ranging from $50M–$100M.
  • Familiarity with heavy civil and vertical construction, industrial, and aerospace construction
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Previous Cost Control performance

At JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team. JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, or veteran status.

 

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