Project Controls Specialist

Management Solutions LLC

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of project controls experience.
  • Intermediate to advanced user of Primavera P6.
  • Competence in both schedule and cost control.
  • Intermediate understanding of project management principles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • High emotional intelligence with relationship-building ability.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct project updates in Primavera Project Manager/P6 Web.
  • Add new projects to the PROMIS database and maintain data accordingly.
  • Ensure timely completion of project changes and updates for reviews and presentations.
  • Support maintenance, validation, and reporting of project data in PROMIS and related systems.
  • Develop and analyze project cost and schedule data for performance assessments.
  • Monitor project deliverables and expenditures against baselines.
  • Prepare and present reports on cost and schedule status.
  • Develop visualization tools and reports for project governance.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist
Location: On-Site Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

MSLLC is seeking a qualified Project Controls Specialist to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska.

The Project Controls Specialist will assist the government in tracking and monitoring overall project costs, supporting the project management team with monthly tracking, maintenance, and reporting of project-related data. This work helps the District maintain awareness of project spending and promotes positive performance in alignment with USACE metrics and reporting requirements.

This position will also perform project controls and analysis services for the Project Management Automated Information System (P2) and related systems, ensuring accurate data integration and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct project updates in Primavera Project Manager/P6 Web, ensuring data integration with the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and Resident Management System (RMS).
  • Add new projects to the PROMIS database and maintain data in accordance with HQ, Division, and District guidance.
  • Ensure project changes and updates are completed in a timely manner for Project Review Board (PRB), Command Management Review (CMR), Directorate Management Review (DMR), or other USACE-required presentations.
  • Support the maintenance, validation, and reporting of project data within PROMIS and related systems.
  • Develop and analyze project cost and schedule data, supporting the project manager in assessing variances, performance, and forecasting.
  • Monitor progress of project deliverables and expenditures against baselines and forecasts.
  • Prepare and present reports to communicate cost and schedule status.
  • Develop reports and visualization tools to assist management with program management. This includes but is not limited to the development of data queries, reports and visualizations that provide project and program governance and management.
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual specifications, and government regulations.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of project controls experience.
  • Intermediate to advanced user of Primavera P6.
  • Competency in both schedule and cost control.
  • Intermediate understanding of project management principles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and foster a continuous improvement environment.
  • Government experience and PMP or similar certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of visualization tools such as PowerBI and QlikSense tools is preferred.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

Working Conditions: This position is primarily performed in an office environment or a home office setting. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.

What We Offer:

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

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