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Project Controls Specialist

Pike Corporation
Greenwood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Job Description

United Grid Solutions offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical; Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance; Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Accident and Whole Life Insurance; Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security; Employee Discounts and Service Awards. All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.

The compensation range for this position is between $100,000 and $130,000.

Position Summary: The Project Controls Specialist works directly with the Engineers, Project Managers and Construction Managers supporting the engineering, and construction of all energy technologies, including but not limited to, Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Transmission Lines, Substations, Pipelines, Combine Cycles, etc. The Project Scheduler supports one or more projects by providing comprehensive financial support and implementation of project management controls. Employees in this role administer budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis, business process improvement and month end project settlement activities. Employees in this role oversee all project scheduling activities on an assigned construction projects, to ensure the contracts schedule requirements are met. The Project Scheduler is a key player as a member of the project scheduler/planner group in support of all innovative technologies and be exposed to various working teams to drive project success through the entire life cycle.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for the creation, maintenance and progress of project schedules using Primavera P6 Software.
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly reports for construction projects comparing baseline approved schedule to progress schedule including critical path method, resource loading, cost loading, manpower, submittals, projections of impacts and recovery plans.
  • Ensure accurate accounting treatment and capital postings for capital reporting, variance explanations, and progress reporting against budgets.
  • Prepare, issue, and present reports, corrective action plans and mitigation strategies based on critical path analysis
  • Prepare executive-level reports and ensure write-ups are accurate, complete, clear, and concise.
  • Provide scheduling support for all projects.
  • Work collaboratively with resources to determine project priorities and work plans to meet corporate objectives.
  • Determine necessary procedure and process requirements and coordinates development and implementation for scheduling group.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Travel to project sites within North America as may be periodically required.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum 0-3 years’ experience in the utility industry.
  • Proven project scheduling, management and technical skills necessary to develop effective and accurate schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary meetings and report to management for an impressive portfolio of projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project software
  • Oracle Unifier
  • Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

  • Self-Motivated
  • Team-Oriented
  • Customer Oriented
  • Collaborative Skills
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Personal Commitment and Accountability
  • Relationship Management
  • Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company

About Us

United Grid Solutions is a team of planners and strategic thinkers dedicated to providing critical infrastructure solutions that improve lives around the world. Beginning with our role in connecting the first power plants to the earliest power grids, we have a longstanding history of delivering innovative and transformative solutions to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.

Our team members have the opportunity to grow and advance while solving unique and complex challenges for the evolving infrastructure industry.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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