Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist- Remote EST

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Consultant to join a growing controls team, supporting large-scale infrastructure and construction initiatives across the East Coast. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring schedule integrity and financial data accuracy across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring deep expertise in schedule management, cost controls, and commercial oversight. The ideal candidate will quickly embed as a core team member, driving transparency, structure, and performance across project controls functions.

What You'll Bring

• 8–10 years of Project Controls experience within large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments
• Proven expertise in project schedule management (critical path, forecasting, integrated master schedules)
• Strong background in cost controls, budget forecasting, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance tracking metrics (SPI, variance analysis, etc.)
• Experience supporting large, complex capital projects (excluding solar, fiber, EV, telecom, retail, or residential builds)
• Background working with major general contractors (GCs) or utilities organizations
• Hands-on experience with contract management, including procurement processes, change orders, RFIs, and purchase orders
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, collaborative approach across cross-functional teams
• Background in project controls or project scheduling roles (not project management)
  
  

Bonus Experience

• Data center project experience (highly preferred)
• Utilities, civil engineering, or large-scale infrastructure background
• Accounting or finance foundation
• Familiarity with:
• Land acquisition (zoning, permitting)
• Utility coordination and interconnection processes
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Experience with tools such as Quickbase, Skyvine, Accord, or similar platforms
• Relevant certifications such as:
• CCP, CCEP, PSP, EVP
• Oracle Primavera P6
• PMI-SP, PMP
• CPA or advanced Excel / Power BI certifications
• OSHA certifications

What You'll Do

• Develop, manage, and maintain integrated project schedules aligned with infrastructure buildouts and land acquisition milestones
• Monitor schedule performance using EVM, variance analysis, and forecasting methodologies
• Track project costs, manage budgets, and ensure alignment between financial performance and schedule progress
• Partner with real estate, utilities, engineering, and construction teams to ensure cross-functional schedule alignment
• Identify risks, manage change control processes, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery timelines
• Oversee contract administration and commercial compliance, including change orders and vendor agreements
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to project milestones
• Produce clear, data-driven reporting on schedule, cost, risks, and overall project health
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal financial and project controls standards
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation across all project lifecycle phases
  
  

The Impact You'll Make

• Establish structure and clarity across complex project controls environments
• Improve schedule reliability and forecast accuracy across critical infrastructure initiatives
• Drive data integrity and financial transparency for executive decision-making
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, preventing costly delays and overruns
• Enable cross-functional alignment across real estate, utilities, engineering, and construction teams
• Serve as a key contributor to the successful delivery of high-impact, large-scale capital projects
  
  

TSG 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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