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Project Controls Administrator- Remote opportunity

Progressive Design, Inc.
Richmond, VA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is currently seeking a Project Controls Administrator. This is a full-time position that can be remote or split time between Progressive Design offices in Midlothian, VA and Client sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate deep understanding of project control best practices
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 software
  • Prepare detailed activity summaries, resource plans, and project status reports according to the PDI Standard
  • Comfortable engaging with senior members of PDI, Clients, and other 3rd parties
  • Able to work up to 60 hours per week based on client demands

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules and forecasts using Oracle Primavera P6 and other project tools
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM), progress measurement, and variance analysis
  • Prepare drafts of monthly progress reports
  • Track and ensure compliance with contract requirements
  • Use processes and tools established on projects
  • Develop and assist in preparation of schedules
  • Prepare various reports
  • Demonstrate understanding of project control tools
  • Assist in schedule baseline and schedule update reviews
  • Assist in cost estimate development and review
  • Provide support with development, monitoring, and execution of constructability/bid reviews, construction schedule, schedule impact analysis, contract change/work order, project risk analysis, project records and contract administration, and other assigned elements
  • Manage project information, including hard-copy and electronic files
  • Coordinate information flow between project team and client
  • Attend project meetings and prepare detailed minutes of meetings
  • Develop presentations based on input from project team members
  • Prepare new project start-up documents per project and quality procedures, including development of schedules and level of effort estimates
  • Perform other duties as needed

Minimum Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in project coordination with a consulting/engineering firm
  • Local candidates preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Applications, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term tasks simultaneously
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • This is an Onsite position

Benefits:

We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview:

We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.

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