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Project Control Specialist

The Ash Group
Minneapolis, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

*** W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties ***

Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Project Controls Specialist for our client (a major electricity and natural gas utility provider). This is a Hybrid 12-month contract role based in Minneapolis, MN, offering a pay rate of $56.00 per hour. This role functions as an expert-level scheduler responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle scheduling of large-scale renewable energy capital projects, including wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).


Role Details

  • Compensation: $56.00 per hour.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
  • Duration: 12-month contract.
  • Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Minneapolis, MN).


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Create and maintain complex, comprehensive project schedules for multi-million to billion-dollar capital projects using Primavera P6.
  • Orchestrate schedule updates across multiple departments, including land rights, permitting, engineering, and supply chain, to ensure total lifecycle accuracy.
  • Manage scheduling for a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, such as Blue BESS, Elk Creek Solar, and Sherco.
  • Perform advanced project control activities, including generating detailed cost tracking reports and responding to data requests for project forecasting.
  • Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of expenditures with Project Managers to maintain accurate forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Utilize SAP Work and Asset Management and advanced Excel to monitor project health and dependencies.


What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: 10 years of dedicated scheduling experience specifically supporting large-scale, complex projects.
  • Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory (P6 certification is highly preferred). Candidates must provide a redacted sample P6 schedule (PDF) for evaluation.
  • Industry Background: Previous experience in the Utility industry is strongly preferred; however, transferable industrial or construction scheduling backgrounds are acceptable.
  • Systems: Strong knowledge of SAP, SharePoint, and advanced MS Excel functions.



Apply today to play a critical role in scheduling the next generation of renewable energy infrastructure.



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