Project Controls Specialist
Company: COLASKA
Job Location: JUNEAU, ALASKA, USA
Type of Contract: Regular
Posting Start Date: 6/18/26
Job Description:
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Project Controls Specialist to assist with leading planning, execution, and delivery of a complex remote infrastructure project. This role focuses heavily on CPM scheduling, cost and earned value analysis, collaborative planning, and risk management.
Main Responsibilities- Project Scheduling & Controls
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules for heavy civil construction project
- Perform frequent schedule updates, progress tracking, and variance analysis
- Identify schedule risks, critical path impacts, and recovery strategies
- Communicate schedule performance and forecasts to stakeholders
- Cost Management & Earned Value
- Track project budgets, commitments, and actual costs
- Perform earned value analysis (EVA) to measure project performance and productivity
- Prepare cost forecasts, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
- Support financial reporting and ensure alignment with project objectives
- Quantity Takeoffs & Production Tracking
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for key work items
- Track installed quantities against budget and schedule
- Analyze productivity rates and production performance
- Support field teams with data-driven insights for improved execution
- Collaborative Planning & Stakeholder Coordination
- Lead collaborative work plan development with internal project teams
- Facilitate workshop-style planning sessions involving project stakeholders
- Coordinate closely with project owners and third-party construction administration teams
- Negotiate sequencing, phasing, and execution strategies to align expectations
- Risk Management
- Identify, evaluate, and document project risks and opportunities
- Lead risk analysis efforts and maintain risk registers
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and assign ownership of risk elements
- Continuously monitor and adjust risk strategies throughout the project lifecycle
- Subcontractor Management
- Analyze subcontractor bids and evaluate cost competitiveness and scope completeness
- Lead subcontractor selection and procurement processes
- Monitor subcontractor performance relative to cost, schedule, and quality expectations
- Communication & Remote Coordination
- Maintain consistent availability via phone and Microsoft Teams for team coordination
- Provide clear and timely communication to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
Qualifications- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive experience in heavy civil construction (e.g., highways, bridges, earthwork, utilities)
- Proficiency in CPM scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
- Strong understanding of earned value management and project controls
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder negotiations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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